New Delhi: Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has extended his heartfelt wishes to the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024. In a recent video shared by Jio Cinema, the official streaming partner for the Olympics in India, Rhodes expressed his excitement and support for the 117 Indian athletes set to compete in this prestigious global event.
Scheduled to begin on July 26, the Paris Olympics will see athletes from around the world showcasing their talents. Rhodes’ message adds a touch of encouragement and international camaraderie as the Indian team gears up for one of the biggest sporting stages. The video, uploaded on Jio Cinema’s official Twitter handle, beautifully captures the spirit of support and unity as the countdown to the Games continues.
In the video, Jonty Rhodes lauded the dedication and hard work of the Indian athletes, encouraging them to strive for their best performances. His heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the global enthusiasm surrounding the Olympics, uniting sports fans across borders in a celebration of athletic excellence.
“Hello everyone my name is Jhonty Rhodes, and I’m here in Mumbai, would love to wish all the athletes competing in the Olympic games in Paris, which is about to start, all the very best,” Said Jhonty Rhodes in the video.
‘It’s been a great year for Indian sports, not only on the cricket field, so I’m sure there will be more than a single trophy but hopefully a few Olympic medals as well to go with, A very successfull sporting year for all of India. Wishing you all the best,” He concluded.
A total of 117 Indian athletes, including 70 men and 47 women, are set to compete at the Paris Olympics this year. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for July 26, but the excitement kicks off even earlier with events like Rugby 7s, football group stages, and archery ranking rounds starting ahead of the official launch.
India will kick off its Olympic campaign with the individual archery ranking rounds on July 25. The nation aims to conclude its participation on August 11, the final day, with Reetika Hooda fighting for a medal in the women’s 76kg event.
