This year’s opening ceremony will break tradition as it will be held on the Seine River that runs through Paris on Friday, with boats for each national delegation. The six-kilometre floating parade will end in front of the Trocadero, an area of Paris that offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower.
Amusan was announced on Tuesday as the country’s flagbearer for the ceremony, becoming the first track and field athlete in two decades to receive this honour.
Similarly, African champion and badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori was named general captain of Team Nigeria.
The women’s 100m hurdles world record holder’s appointment was applauded by Nigerians.
“Yes, she deserves the honour. She’s been a good representative of Nigeria since her emergence as the world record holder in 100 mH. This year’s Olympics will surely add more to the glory of our nation beyond expectations,” Abdulfatah Zakariyah wrote.
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