Guyana represents as Paris 2024 Olympics open
Guyana athletes on the river Aleka Persaud, Emanuel Archibald, Chelsea Edghill, Raekwon Noel and Aliyah Abrams
Guyana athletes on the river Aleka Persaud, Emanuel Archibald, Chelsea Edghill, Raekwon Noel and Aliyah Abrams

Amidst much pomp and ceremony, the most prestigious multi-sport games in the world, the XXXIII Olympiad on Friday returned to iconic and historic Paris France after 100 years.

Guyana’s flagbearers Chelsea Edghill and Emanuel Archibald

Five athletes namely CAC games gold medalist Emanuel Archibald, national 400 record holder Aliyah Abrams, Swimmer Raekwon Noel, Carifta Games champion and Olympic swimmer Aleka Persaud and Olympian Chelsea Edghill are representing Guyana at the event.
The opening ceremony saw participating countries passing by on boats carrying athletes and officials down the River Seine, with spectators lined the banks of the river.
The Paris Games sees with 5,250 males and 5,250 females set to compete from July 27 to August 22 in 32 sports from 192 countries in the city of Paris and 16 surrounding cities in France.

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