Paris 2024: Six Athletes To Represent Malaysia In Opening Ceremony

Malaysia will be represented by six athletes and four officials at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics tomorrow night (early Saturday morning in Malaysia).

Chef de Mission Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin announced that diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises and sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamod Latif will lead the national athletes as flag bearers.

Joining them in the grand opening ceremony on the River Seine are Nur Dhabitah Sabri (diving), Khairulnizam Mohd Afendy (sailing), Ashley Lau (golf), and Tan Rouxin (swimming).

The Malaysian contingent will include Hamidin, his deputy, Datuk Nicol David, the delegation's medical chief, Dr Jasmiza Khuzairi Jasme, and the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) safeguarding officer Ang Li Peng.

The Paris 2024 opening ceremony is set for 7:30 pm tomorrow (1:30 am Saturday in Malaysia), with athletes boarding decorated boats for the event.

The OCM previously announced on social media that Malaysian athletes would wear traditional outfits in a lively green with golden motifs, designed by renowned local fashion designer Rizman Ruzaini, called "The Malaya."

The women athletes will wear songket-patterned Baju Kurung with a Kelubung, while the men will don Baju Melayu Teluk Belanga.

Hamidin expressed confidence in the safety of the athletes and officials at the Games despite media reports of incidents such as theft and sexual assault in the city.

"I am not worried about the athletes as they will stay within the Games Village and only visit the competition venues. Security is tight at the Games Village with thorough checks," he stated at the Invalides, the venue for the archery events.

"However, I am slightly concerned about the safety of their family members, friends, and other Malaysians here for the Games. I hope they take care of their safety. There have been no issues with our athletes," he added.

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