I can’t wait!! The 2020 Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo will officially open tonight at 8.30pm EST.
I love watching the opening ceremony and seeing how proud the athletes are to represent their country. This year will be a little different due to the COVID restrictions, but it will not dampen the enthusiasm and atmosphere that the opening of the Games delivers.
This year, two Australian flag bearers will proudly carry the Australian flag into the arena. Attending their 4th Olympics, swimmer Cate Campbell and basketballer Patty Mills have been named as Flag Bearers for Australia. Patty Mills becomes the first Indigenous Australian to carry the flag at an Opening Ceremony while Cate Campbell becomes the first female swimmer to do so.
Meet the athletes in the team https://www.olympics.com.au/games/tokyo-2020/team/
Check out the schedule to see all the action! https://www.olympics.com.au/games/tokyo-2020/schedule-results/
Are You Ready Miraitowa? | Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixE1a6_l7e4
FUN FACT - Did you know… Equestrian Andrew Hoy is competing in his 8th Olympic Games!
I know I will be there, cheering on the athletes as they participate in the Games.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi !!!
Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator
