Janja will attend the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris from the Grandstand

First Lady Janja Lula da Silva has flown to Paris, France, and will represent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the opening of the Olympic Games on Friday (26). According to “Folha de São Paulo”, Janja traveled on a scheduled flight and will disembark with the honors of a head of state, having an exclusive exit. Janja's press office was contacted by Folha, but did not return contact.

The First Lady's schedule has not yet been released, but it is expected that Janja will take advantage of the trip to carry out actions aimed at the global alliance against hunger and poverty.

Janja Lula da Silva will be in the Tribune of Honor with French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, as well as other heads of state. Jill Biden will also represent, like Janja, US President Joe Biden at the ceremony.

Olympics participation credentials

The Brazilian government missed the deadline to request credentials to represent the country at the Paris Olympics. The request was made in a hurry, about 15 days before the opening ceremony, so that First Lady Janja could represent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) in the Brazilian delegation together with Sports Minister André Fufuca. According to the website “Poder 360”, the request for credentials was approved by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) without any major problems, but was considered an exception because she did not hold a high public office.

_{President Lula and First Lady Janja in announcement of representation in the delegation at the Paris Olympic Games (Photo: reproduction: Sérgio Lima/Poder360)}

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially begin on July 26 with the opening ceremony, but some competitions will begin qualifying rounds on July 24. In total, more than 10,000 athletes will compete for medals in 329 events divided into 48 sports. This Friday (26) will be the opening ceremony of the Games at 2 pm (Brasília time). The broadcast will be made by Globo, Sport TV, Ge and Globoplay, live.

Featured photo: Paris 2024 Olympic Games logo on the Eiffel Tower (Reproduction/Instagram/@LoicVenance)