Kim Seo-young (Gyeongbuk Provincial Office) and Woo Sang-hyuk (Yongin City Hall) had the thrilling experience of being the flag bearers for the first-ever Opening Ceremony held “on the river.
The duo climbed aboard a boat and hoisted a large Korean flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games along the Seine River in Paris, France, on Nov. 27 (KST).
South Korea was the 48th of 206 participating nations in the parade that started from the Austerlitz Bridge near the botanical gardens of Paris and ended at the Trocadero Square near the Eiffel Tower.
Kim Seo-young, the poster girl for South Korean women’s swimming, who is competing in her fourth consecutive Olympics, and Woo Sang-hyuk, the men’s high jumper, who is competing in his third Olympics, stood on the boat with bright faces.
“It’s a great honor to be the flag bearer for this special opening ceremony,” said Woo, who enjoyed the opening ceremony with a loud cheer. It will have a very good effect on my preparation for the competition.”
Kim Seo-young said through her management company, All That Sports, “I was worried about the rain, but I think it will be a more special memory. “I was worried about the rain, but I think it will make my memories even more special.” ”I saw the Eiffel Tower, which I had always wanted to see, and I realized that I was at the Olympics. I hope to carry on the good momentum and show my good form in the upcoming games.” 사설 토토사이트