2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil Aug 05-21,2016 - Andy Murray to Carry Flag for Britain at Rio Opening Ceremony

Reigning Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will be the flagbearer for Britain at the opening ceremony for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil scheduled to be held during Aug 05-21,2016, it was confirmed on Wednesday Aug 03,2016

Andy Murray, who triumphed at Wimbledon for the second time last month and won gold in London four years ago, is the first tennis player to lead Britain into an opening ceremony.

"To represent your country at the Games is an unbelievable experience, but to lead out Team GB will be an incredible honour, the biggest in sport," said Murray, 29, the world number two, adding that he was "very proud".

"This is my third Olympic Games and it is a very special competition for me. I obviously have great memories of London and I am 100 percent focused on winning here in Rio.

"The privilege of being the flagbearer is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life and will certainly be one of the highlights of my career."

The final selection of Andy Murray was made by a panel headed by Team GB Chef de Mission Mark England, after Britain's athletes also had their say.

Note

Decorated track cycling champion Chris Hoy led the British team at the 2012 London Olympics