Judoka Maryam Maharani, Indonesian Bandera Holder At The Opening Of The 2024 Paris Olympics

JAKARTA - judo athlete Maryam March Maharani was appointed as the bearer of the Indonesian flag at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, local time.

This year, the opening ceremony will take place on the banks of the SEEne River. This is the first time in the history of opening the Olympics being held outside the stadium.

The appointment of Maharani as Indonesia's flag bearer reflects the revival of judo, which has just returned to the Olympics after being absent for a long time since the 2012 edition.

"Rani is a tough woman who is back after Indonesia fasted for a long time at the judo Olympics," said Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI), Raja Sapta Oktohari.

The last Indonesian judo athlete to appear in London at that time was Putu Wiradamungga. The 32-year-old figure is currently the coach of Maharani.

Maharani expressed her gratitude for this opportunity and hoped to continue to make Indonesia proud by contributing medals.

"I am very grateful to have the opportunity to become a flag bearer. Hopefully, I can continue to be proud for Indonesia. Hopefully, I can give the best results. Hopefully, it can be a good and inspiring example," he said.

Maharani was included in 29 Indonesian athletes from 12 sports who got tickets to Paris on this tanun. There later, she will descend at the women's 52 kilograms.

Judo started competing in Paris on July 28, 2024. Grand Palais Ephemere will be used as the location for this sport.