ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, August 5, 2016 – GIS: The Government and People of Grenada extend best wishes to our Olympic athletes as they compete in Rio 2016!

We are confident they would give a good account of themselves in representing us well.

Grenada will take part in Athletics and Swimming.

Kirani James and Bralon Taplin will compete in the Men’s 400 metres while Kanika Beckles in the Women’s equivalent.

Kurt Felix & Lindon Victor are in the Decathlon (10 events over two days).

Corey Ollivierre (100 metres Breaststroke) and Oreoluwa Cherebin (100 metres butterfly) are the swimmers.

Kirani James will carry our National Flag at the opening on Friday night.

We wish our athletes every success as they fly the national colours with pride in Rio.