Flag bearer

Rower Rillio Rio Rii to carry Vanuatu’s flag at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

The Vanuatu Association of Sports And National Olympic Committee President Antoine Boudier presented the Vanuatu flag to Rio during a press conference today.

“Indeed, in view of his sporting performances, Rio was chosen to carry the colors of Vanuatu during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. He will be the first rower to do this,” VASANOC said in a press release.

The Olympic delegation was also introduced to the public.