The Brazilian Olympic Committee has chosen Isaquias Queiroz and Raquel Kochhann as flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The event, set for next Friday on the River Seine, marks the first time an Olympic opener will be hosted outside of a traditional stadium setting.
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Isaquias Queiroz stands out in the sporting world, having secured three medals in a single Olympics—a first for a Brazilian athlete. He continues to dominate in canoeing and will compete in the C1 1000m and C2 500m races at Paris 2024, aiming to add to his impressive tally.
Isaquias Queiroz, porta-bandeira do Brasil
Paris, 2024
📸: Renato Do Val/COB#Paris2024 #JogosOlímpicos pic.twitter.com/j3VXI2fUT0
— Time Brasil (@timebrasil) July 23, 2024
Raquel Kochhann, a key figure in women’s rugby, will participate in her third Olympics. Leading the Brazilian women’s rugby team, known as the Yaras, since its inclusion in the Olympics in 2016, Kochhann has shown remarkable resilience. After a challenging battle with breast cancer, which included a mastectomy and extensive treatment, she made a strong comeback to the sport.
Raquel Kochhann, porta-bandeira do Brasil
Paris, 2024
📸: Gaspar Nóbrega/COB#Paris2024 #JogosOlímpicos pic.twitter.com/xfqqMnCm0m
— Time Brasil (@timebrasil) July 23, 2024
Both athletes express a profound connection to their roles as flag bearers, symbolizing their dedication and the honor they feel in representing Brazil on such a prominent stage.
