Each team from the 206 countries is welcomed to the Village in a special ceremony led by the Village Chieftains as well as athletes and officials of the countries.
Team Welcome Ceremonies are a key occasion for athletes, team officials and their guests. It acknowledges their journey to the Games and marks the start of their residency in the Village.
The brief but impressive ceremony will celebrate the Nigerian heritage and culture. The Green, White, Green flag would be raised and the national anthem played.
President of Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel who is also a member of International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other Nigerian officials will be present at the event.
Brazilian officials have promised to make sure that the largest athletes’ Village in history provides a comfortable, welcoming and inspiring place for all the competitors.
In the Village, Technogym has installed a state-of-the-art gym for Team Nigeria that will occupy four floors in block 11.
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