Coco Gauff Joins LeBron James as Flag-bearers for US at Olympic Opening Ceremony
5 months ago

Coco Gauff Joins LeBron James as Flag-bearers for US at Olympic Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Tennis star Coco Gauff will be the woman flag-bearer for the United States at the opening ceremony of the Paris Games, US Olympic chiefs said on Wednesday. The reigning US Open champion will join NBA superstar LeBron James as the US flag-bearers for Friday’s ceremony along the Seine river. “I never thought in a million years I would have the honour of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the opening ceremony,” Gauff said in a statement. The moment Coco got the news from her teammate @chris_eubanks96… #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/yjIWPjm6J1 — Team USA July 24, 2024\ “I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is, at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world.” The 20-year-old Gauff will be competing at the Olympics for the first time after a breakthrough 12 months which saw her claim her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open last September.

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LeBron James gets loud cheer as he holds USA flag alongside Coco Gauff at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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LeBron James gets loud cheer as he holds USA flag alongside Coco Gauff at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Hindustan Times  

NBA legend LeBron James led the USA contingent alongside tennis star Coco Gauff at an iconic Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony at Seine River. LeBron became the first male basketball player to bear the flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Meanwhile, it was France football legend and FIFA World Cup-winner Zinedine Zidane kicked off the opening ceremony with the Olympic …

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: Macron declares Games open
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Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: Macron declares Games open

Hindustan Times  

Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony Highlights: The floating parade in the Paris Olympics has begun, with iconic performances from pop icon Lady Gaga, metal band Gojiu, and Aya Nakamura thrilling the fans on either side of the Seine river. Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu and five-time Olympian Sharath Kamal were India's flag-bearers at the marquee opening ceremony, leading the …

Coco Gauff is excited to meet LeBron James but promises not to pester him at the 2024 Olympics
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Coco Gauff is excited to meet LeBron James but promises not to pester him at the 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff plans to avoid pestering LeBron James when they share flag-bearing duties for the United States during Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony along the Seine River. “I don’t want to ask him too much about advice or anything like that,” the 20-year-old tennis star said about the 39-year-old basketball star in an interview with The Associated Press, “because …

Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James
5 months ago

Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James

Associated Press  

PARIS — Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut at the Paris Games and will be the first tennis athlete to carry the U.S. flag. “Obviously, I always want to do well, try …

Paris Olympics 2024: LeBron James to PV Sindhu - Who are respective flagbearers of their respective nations at the Games
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: LeBron James to PV Sindhu - Who are respective flagbearers of their respective nations at the Games

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Olympics is around the corner, and nations have started announcing the flag bearers of the mega sporting event. For India, Two-time Olympic medallist and 2019 World Champion in badminton PV Sindhu will be India's female flag-bearer alongside veteran Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal in the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics. The silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics …

What's next for Team USA after LeBron James' Sat. game-winning point? Exhibition finale schedule, flag bearer revealed
5 months ago

What's next for Team USA after LeBron James' Sat. game-winning point? Exhibition finale schedule, flag bearer revealed

Hindustan Times  

After saving Team USA from a historic upset on Saturday, beating South Sudan with his game-winning layup in the final eight seconds, LeBron James is on a roll. Team USA’s 4/5 winning trail so far is expected to welcome another golden star today as the roster ready to take on the 2024 Olympics faces Germany in its final exhibition game …

LeBron James to be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics
5 months ago

LeBron James to be Team USA Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

News 18  

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC announced on Monday. “It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” Los Angeles Lakers power forward James said in a statement from …

LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
5 months ago

LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Associated Press  

LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m …

LeBron James selected as USA’s male flag bearer for Paris Games 2024
5 months ago

LeBron James selected as USA’s male flag bearer for Paris Games 2024

Al Jazeera  

The National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer is appearing in his final Olympic Games in France. Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will be Team USA’s male flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, the American team said. “It’s an incredible honour to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment …

LeBron James and Coco Gauff selected as U.S. flagbearers for Paris Olympics
5 months ago

LeBron James and Coco Gauff selected as U.S. flagbearers for Paris Olympics

LA Times  

Coco Gauff, left, and LeBron James will be the U.S. flagbearers during the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. James and Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis star participating in her first Olympics, were selected by their fellow American athletes as the U.S. flagbearers for the opening ceremony, which will take place in boats along the Seine toward the Eiffel Tower. …

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