Coin toss for London Olympics flag bearer

Jul 11, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
At the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, the late Guyanese Olympian, Mr. Gordon Sankies (Judo) was the flag bearer during the opening ceremony and due to the terrorist attack on the 11 Israeli Olympians, I understand that he did not get to participate in his event.
The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was boycotted for political reasons.
The devastating news was received just after the march past of the athletes. The flag bearer was again Guyanese Olympian, Mr. Geoffrey Sankies (Judo).
The forum is now open to anyone to make any corrections if the above is not totally accurate..My source of information is currently out of town and this data was from a brief conversation in the past.
So, the Judo Fraternity on two occasions in the past was denied the opportunity of participation due to unforeseen circumstances. However, I believe with the advancement of technology and security in place in London, the Guyanese Olympian Raul Lall (Judo) is very likely to have a safe running in London.
Raul Lall (Judo) has been one of my picks to once again be the flag bearer on behalf of the Judo Fraternity and my expectation is that the third time will be the charm.
Brittany Van Lang (Aquatics) is another pick because she might very well be the youngest from the entire contingent and for sure among the females.
If my pick becomes a reality from the shortlist, perhaps a coin toss might be the way out for the Guyana Olympic Association.
For the record, I have never met or known Raul Lall or Brittany Van Lang. I also hope the reason for my pick is understood and there is not any bias towards the other athletes that makes up the contingent to the 30th Olympiad, London.
T. Pemberton

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