For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Andy Murray hilariously struggles to pose with the Union Jack in group Team GB photo. The Scot, appearing at his third Games, was chosen ahead of other contenders including the boxer Nicola Adams and the cyclist Bradley Wiggins. But he faced criticism the day after his Wimbledon glory after snubbing an age-old tradition for the winners to dance together at the end of tournament party. Murray, who won a men’s singles gold medal in London 2012, was chosen for the honor by the British Olympic Association from a shortlist of athletes submitted by each … “This is my third Olympic Games and it is a very special competition for me. Fresh from winning Wimbledon for a second time, Andy Murray has been chosen as Team GB’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics on Friday. The Brit, who became a two-time Wimbledon champ last month, claimed he landed the biggest honour in sport when he was picked for the role. Rio 2016 Olympics - latest news Andy Murray to be named Team GB flag bearer and Sweden v South Africa starts the football competition Save Rio … World No.2 Andy Murray has been chosen to carry the flag for Great Britain during the opening ceremony at the Rio Olympics. Murray said he would try to carry the flag one-handed as his fellow Scot and six-times gold medallist, Sir Chris Hoy, suggested he do. We pay for your stories! ", While others saw the funny side. But today during a Team GB photo with Royal Family members and high-ranking officials, Murray struggled to strike a pose with the Union Jack. Murray is the first tennis player to be picked as flag-bearer for Team GB. Published 4th Aug 2016. … “The conviction with which Andy spoke to me about the honour of carrying the flag only underlined why he is such an exceptional individual, and absolutely the right choice,” he said. There's no better choice for Team GB's flagbearer. It follows an impressive year for the 29-year-old who beat Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 7-6 in July's Wimbledon tournament to claim his second title in three years. I obviously have great memories of London and I am 100% focused on winning here in Rio. Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Great Britain's flag will be carried into the Olympic Games opening ceremony by 2012 gold medallist Andy Murray. Andy Murray has been named Great Britain's flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night. He will lead a British contingent reduced by the fact that many of them start competition the following day. I could laugh for hours at that. The three-time Grand Slam-winning tennis star, who won a … To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Andy Murray will be Great Britain's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games. ", After watching the cringe-worthy moment, June Harrison said on Twitter: "He had one job.......", Alonso added: "What a socially awkward individual. PA Sport. The Royal threw her head back in laughter as she revealed her amusement at the awkward situation, while patient athletes giggled nervously as they stood waiting behind the sportsman. Andy Murray ‘honoured’ to be Team GB’s flagbearer at Olympics opening The chef de mission, Mark England, said the Scot had been partly chosen for his inspirational qualities. ANDY Murray has been granted the honour of being Britain’s flag-bearer at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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