Africa Men’s 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala and national women’s volleyball team captain Triza Atuka have termed the decision to pick them as Team Kenya’s flag bearers Malkia an honour that they look forward to executing to the latter.
Omanyala and Atuka will be among over 120 teams that will be on parade during the opening ceremony which will be held on River Sein marching through Paris.
‘’Millions of people will be watching the Olympics so them seeing me before going to the track is a privilege and thanks to those who picked me’’ remarked Omanyala.
Omanyala is looking forward to paint a true representation of Team Kenya which is represented by over 70 athletes.
‘’I pray that God uses me and uses that flag as representation of who we are and uses me as a vessel to bring blessings to the country. Being a flag bearer, I believe that it’s going to be successful Olympics for team Kenya’’, Omanyala remarked.
Malkia Striker’s captain and middle blocker Triza Atuka said the act fullsfils her long time dream of being at the Olympic Games.
‘’Being there is adream come true to the volleyball fraternity as a whole its historical and something worth remembering in my life and an honour too’’ Atuka remarked.
Team Kenya is set to wear a ceremonial outfit designed by Kenyan designers and unveiled by President William at Stat House on July 1th.
‘’We will do it better and we will have an opportunity to showcase our culture as team Kenya’’, Atuka opined adding that the moment will signify a critical time for the team just before the games kick off ‘’ For the team and Malkia its a time to realize that we are here and its time to achieve what they have been working for’’.
Malkia Strikers will begin their Olympic quests against Brazil on Monday before playing Poland On Wednesday July 31st and wind up her group B campaign against Japan August 3rd.
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