After the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu remembers carrying the torch back in 2012.
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2024 Olympic ceremony details
Athletes from all around the world arrived at the Olympic Games via boat for the first time. Every national delegation traveled down the Seine River, which serves as Paris's "main artery."
Leading the delegation was NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who represented Greece.
In observance of the Olympics' 3,000-year history, the nation has led the procession for the past three years.
During the opening ceremony, Team USA flag bearers LeBron James and Coco Gauff were on the penultimate boat to come into view.
The nation's positioning alludes to the 2028 Olympic cycle, which will see the United States host the Games in Los Angeles.
Closing the 2024 parade was an honor bestowed on France, the host nation.
Kanu celebrates carrying the Olympic torch
Kanu took to social media to remind Nigerians that he once carried the Olympic torch.
The Nigerian was a torch bearer at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
He posted a photo on his official social media platforms along with a message.
He said, "KAN U BELIEVE IT? The 2024 Olympics have kicked off in #paris ✅ Did you watch the opening ceremonies? What was your favorite moment? #olympics2024 #olympictorch #legendary.
His wife Amara Kanu responded with a message that said, "I watched it last night King K. Snoop Dogg and the torch was a vibe 😀🙌🏾."
Kanu made Olympic history when he led Nigeria to Olympic gold in the men's football event of the 1996 edition in Atlanta.
This comes after Kanu featured in a Lagos-themed Arsenal away jersey for the new season.
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