Fiji’s two-time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai will not be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games this weekend.
Team Fiji Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau confirmed the decision not to participate due to a conflict with their schedule.
Tuwai’s absence was due to a rest day, an active recovery day before the finals on Saturday.
Three years ago, there were hopes that Tuwai would lead Team Fiji out, but the team decided to focus on their games.
With the Men’s 7s out of the ceremony, one of the Fijiana bronze medalists from Japan may be nominated.
Rugby 7s players have been flag bearers at the last two Olympic Games opening ceremonies, with Osea Kolinisau in Brazil in 2016 and Rusila Nagasau with swimmer Taichi Vakasama at the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
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