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Six Monegasque athletes will be taking part in the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II has presented the athletes who will be defending the colours of the Principality at the XXXII Olympiad.

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II took the opportunity to encourage the six Monegasque athletes : (from left to right): Charlotte Afriat (athletics, 100m), Cédric Bessi (judo, -73kg), Xiaoxin Yang (table tennis), Quentin Antognelli (rowing, skiff), Claudia Verdino (swimming, 100m breaststroke) and Théo Druenne (swimming, 1500m freestyle). (Photo Éric Mathon / Royal Palace)

From 23rd July to 8th August, six Monegasque athletes will be taking part in the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. On Monday 5th July at the Monaco Yacht Club, the President of the Monegasque Olympic Committee, H.S.H. Prince Albert II presented the “red and white” athletes who will have the honour of wearing the colours of the Principality in the Land of the Rising Sun

 

The Sovereign Prince was keen to showcase the strong environmental component of the Tokyo Games.

 

Presentation Tokyo Prince pendant discours“The main priority of the International Olympic Committee will be to hold the Games while always ensuring the health and safety of all the participants. This objective is upheld by the tenacity and relentless efforts of the Japanese government. The Tokyo Olympic Games are a symbol of hope in the global fight against the health crisis and a gradual return to normal life”, the Sovereign Prince stated, emphasising the strong environmental component of the event.

“The pandemic has taught us a lesson in solidarity, turning the challenges of the future into opportunities. The first in a trilogy (2021/2024/2028) before the deadline set by the UN for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals under Agenda 2030, and ten years after the natural and industrial disaster in Fukushima, the Tokyo Games set the Olympic Movement on the path of ecological transition.”

 

 

 

 

Table tennis player Xiaoxin Yang as flag bearer

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II alongside Xiaoxin Yang (table tennis), flag bearer

H.S.H. Prince Albert II also took the opportunity to encourage the six Monegasque athletes (three girls and three boys). “Inspired by the Olympic ideal, our delegation will showcase its value thanks to its performance and mindset. I wish every success to our athletes in reaching their goals and hope that they have an unforgettable Olympic experience.”

Xiaoxin Yang (table tennis) will be the Monegasque delegation’s figurehead after directly qualifying for the Games at the world qualification tournament in Doha last March. The player has been nominated as flag bearer by H.S.H. Prince Albert II. Quentin Antognelli (rowing, skiff) and Cédric Bessi (judo, -73 kg) received invitations, Charlotte Afriat (athletics, 100m), Claudia Verdino (swimming, 100m breaststroke) and Théo Druenne (swimming, 1500m freestyle) were offered places under the universality scheme. 

“Since 1920, the Principality of Monaco has taken part in 20 editions of the Summer Games with 110 Monegasque representatives in 12 disciplines. We are honoured and proud to continue this fine tradition by participating once again in the Tokyo Games” declared H.E. Mrs Yvette Lambin-Berti, Secretary General of the Monegasque Olympic Committee.

Stéphan Maggi,
Press Officer for the Monegasque Olympic Committee

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