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Omanyala, Atuka to carry Kenya's flag at Paris Olympics Games opening ceremony

Ferdinard Omanyala

Ferdinard Omanyala celebrates after crossing 100m finishing line during Athletics Kenya Paris Olympics Trials on June 15, 2024 at Nyayo National Stadium.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Team Kenya's Head of Logistics for the Paris Olympics,  Shoaib Vayani, said that Omanyala’s partner, preferably a lady, will be known on Monday when everything is finalised.  

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be one of Kenya’s flag bearers during the unique opening ceremony of the 33rd Summer Olympic Games that will be held on River Reine, Paris, France.

Former Kenya Sevens rugby team skipper, Andrew Amonde and his national women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers counterpart, Mercy Moim were the flag bearers at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics held in 2021 due to Covid-19.