In a stirring ceremony at State Home this afternoon, President Wavel Ramkalawan introduced the nationwide flag to swimmer Khema Elizabeth, who will bear the flag for Group Seychelles on the 2024 Olympic Video games. The Video games, set to be held in Paris, France, will happen from July 26 to August 11.
President Ramkalawan prolonged his congratulations to the athletes on their choice and expressed his gratitude to their coaches for his or her unwavering dedication and dedication. He assured them of the nation’s full help as they compete on the grand occasion.
President Ramkalawan additionally addressed the assorted sports activities federations and associations, urging them to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to advancing sports activities within the nation. He emphasised the significance of upholding the spirit of sportsmanship and Olympic values, calling on the federations and associations to work collectively in the direction of a shared purpose of excellence and progress.
Through the ceremony, the Secretary Common of the Olympic Committee, Mr. Alain Alcindor, introduced a protect of appreciation to President Ramkalawan, recognizing his steady help for the event of sports activities within the nation.
Three athletes will characterize Seychelles in two sport disciplines on the Paris Olympic Video games: Simon Bachmann and Khema Elizabeth in swimming, and Dylan Sicobo in athletics. The Seychelles delegation consists of the Seychelles Olympics and Commonwealth Video games Affiliation Vice-President, Mr. Michel Bau, Secretary Common of the Olympic Committee, Mr. Alain Alcindor, Chef de Mission Mr. Jeffrey Lagreanade, Athletic Federation consultant, Mr. Wilfred Adrienne, Swimming Federation representatives and coach, Mr. Barnsley Albert and Mrs. Muriel Morgan, and Medical Officer, Dr. Julie Shamlaye.
Chatting with the media, Ms. Khema Elizabeth expressed her nice delight at competing on the Olympic degree, stating that it’s an honour to lift the Seychelles flag on the Olympic Video games.
Additionally current on the occasion have been the Minister for Household and Sport, Mrs. Marie-Celine Zialor, the Principal Secretary for Sports activities, Mr. Ralph Jean-Louis, the President Olympic and Commonwealth Video games Affiliation, Mr. Antonio Gopal, Chef de Mission, Mr. Jeffery Lagrenade, Secretary Common Committee Olympic, Mr. Alain Alcindor. Chief Govt Officer Nationwide Sport Council, Mr. Marc Arrisol, Athletics consultant, Swimming consultant and athlete.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home Seychelles.