Boxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine, who have been announced as Team Ireland flag-bearers for the opening ceremony in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: SportsfileBoxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine have been selected as the two flagbearers who will carry the Irish flag in the athlete’s parade at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020. The opening ceremony takes place on Friday July 23 at 12.0pm Irish time (8.0pm local time). Team Ireland action begins on Friday 23 July with the rowers in action just ahead of the opening ceremony. The Olympic Games in Tokyo run from Friday 23 July – Sunday 8 August, with 116 Irish athletes competing.

Source: Irish Independent July 20, 2021 06:45 UTC