Paris 2024: Team Ghana stuns in vibrant fugu attire at opening ceremony
Team Ghana made a striking impression at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, captivating onlookers with their vibrant and colorful fugu attire.
The traditional hand-woven clothing showcased Ghana's rich cultural heritage as the contingent paraded in Paris.
The male athletes complemented their fugu with black trousers, while the female athletes wore an overall fugu, creating a unified and visually stunning appearance.
Leading the five-member team aboard the ceremonial boat on the Seine River were sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah and high jumper Rose Yeboah.
Ghana's delegation, consisting of eight athletes, is set to compete in sprints, high jump, and swimming events.
The unique opening ceremony, held on the Seine River on Friday, 26 July 2024, marked a historic first, as the event took place outside a stadium for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games.
Source: classfmonline.com/Elikem Adiku
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