Tobi Amusan represented Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in traditional Yoruba attire, 'Iro' and 'Ipele.' This year's ceremony, held along the Seine River, marks the first time an Olympics opening event occurs outside a stadium. Nigeria’s team features 88 athletes in 12 sports.
Tobi Amusan, Nigeria's flagbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcased her Yoruba heritage by donning traditional attire, 'Iro' and 'Ipele,' just before the opening ceremony. This marks the first Olympics opening ceremony held outside a stadium, with festivities set along the Seine River.
Amusan, the world record holder in the Women’s 100m Hurdles, wore the attire to celebrate her culture and national pride. The ceremony will feature athletes arriving by boat and passing iconic Paris landmarks such as Notre Dame and the Louvre.
Nigeria will participate in 12 sports with 88 athletes competing, including athletics, boxing, and football. The opening ceremony, held amid a heavy downpour, saw Nigerian athletes making a stylish appearance, underscoring their commitment to showcasing their culture despite the weather.
Nigeria’s Olympic journey began with the Super Falcons’ 1-0 loss to Brazil in the Women’s Football Tournament Group C opener. The Paris 2024 Olympics aims to leverage Paris’s scenic beauty, with this year's ceremony breaking tradition by eschewing stadiums for a river-based procession.
