16 Sep 2024
Tuesday 28 May 2024 - 20:00
Story Code : 422362
Source : Tehran Times

Shahsavari, Olfati named Iran’s flag-bearers for 2024 Olympic Games

The Iran Project : Neda Shahsavari and Mahdi Olfati have been chosen to carry Iran’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Shahsavari, Olfati named Iran’s flag-bearers for 2024 Olympic Games
Shahsavari, Olfati named Iran’s flag-bearers for 2024 Olympic Games
According to The Iran Project, female table tennis player Shahsavari will represent Iran at the 2024 Olympic Games. She has previously competed in 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.

Olfati will be also the first Iranian gymnast to compete at the Games in 60 years.

Manaf Hashemi, Secretary General of the Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC), announced the decision on Tuesday.

Countries can have both male and female flag bearers at opening ceremony in a strong show of gender equality.

The Opening Ceremony at Paris 2024 will take place on July 26.
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