President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished Team South Africa the best success for the Olympic Games currently underway in Paris.
This as the 2024 Olympic Games got underway this week in France.
‘Having our flag held aloft by Team South Africa fills us with great pride and expectation for the team’s success in the Paris Games. Team South Africa also causes us to reflect on how our 30 years of freedom have opened the doors for South Africans from all backgrounds, walks of life and geographic locations to exercise their human potential and talents,’ said the President in a statement.
The Opening Ceremony of the Games was held on Friday evening with the President saying that the diversity of national team reflects the unity, social inclusion and shared vision ‘we have been able to build as a previously divided nation.’
‘Today, we celebrate our participation in global society, including in the sports arenas of the world.
‘From rugby sevens, aquatics, fencing and archery to track and field, canoeing, cycling and gol
f, our flag and our good wishes will accompany our athletes as they realise their dreams, which are our collective dreams.’
President Ramaphosa assured the athletes who will perform at the games as well as the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) of the nation’s full support.
The President similarly wished the host nation, France, and the International Olympic Committee a successful showcase of human ability and social solidarity.
The Paris Olympic Games which began on on 24 July, will conclude on 11 August 2024.
Source: South African Government News Agency