Alizadeh To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] has announced that rower Dara Alizadeh will serve as the flag bearer for the Bermuda team in the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday [August 11].
The prestigious honour demonstrates Alizadeh’s “leadership during the Games, outstanding efforts during his athletic events and his relentless spirit,” a statement read.
Alizadeh said: “I’m incredibly honoured to have the chance to close out these Games as flag bearer for Bermuda.
“This has been an amazing experience with an equally amazing Team Bermuda and to close out this journey carrying the Bermuda flag is truly a dream come true.”
Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission and Olympian, said: “It was my distinct privilege to carry the Bermuda flag into the Olympic Stadium for the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games in 2004 – almost two decades ago and I cannot think of anything more honourable than to be able to extend the opportunity to two-time Olympic rower, Dara Alizadeh.
“His grit and determination during this very challenging competition demonstrated, wholly, that although Bermuda is small, we can produce some of the world’s greatest athletes across a variety of sports.
“Dara’s leadership, wit, humour and experience has contributed immeasurably to the spirit of Team Bermuda on the ground, and, for that, we are entirely grateful.”
The closing ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games entitled “Records” takes place at the iconic Stade De France and is expected to feature over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers, and circus artists.
It will be broadcast exclusively on NBC and Peacock starting at 4 pm [BDA time].
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