The Albanian team, consisting of eight athletes, has arrived in Paris, France, for the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared moments from the team’s arrival on social media.

“In the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games, the Albanian team, made up of eight athletes along with their coaches and federation officials, has now arrived in Paris among 10,500 athletes from around the world,” Rama wrote.

Prime Minister Rama noted that “Luiza Gega, Zelimkhan Abakarov, Islam Dudaev, Chermen Valiev, Franko Burraj, Manjola Konini, Kaltra Meça, and Grisi Konxhaku will compete in various sports disciplines, with the goal of winning a medal for Albania in this significant global competition.”

The 33rd Olympic Games will open on July 26 with a ceremony in Paris, gathering 10,500 athletes from across the globe. The Games will feature 329 events in 32 different sports disciplines and will conclude on August 11.

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