- A commentator struggled to read Ferdinand Omanyala’s name during the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, prompting mixed reactions from Kenyans
- However, media personality Carol Radull, in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, pointed out that even Kenyan journalists pick on the names of international sportsmen.
- He urged people to focus their attention on Omanyala and the other athletes and support them so that the world can remember their names.
Veteran media personality Carol Radull has reacted to the commentator who failed to pronounce the name of award-winning sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala.
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How the commentator called Ferdinand Omanyala
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke The Olympic opening ceremony was reportedly held outside a stadium for the first time at the Paris 2024 events.
All the participating teams paraded in their costumes in an elegant ceremony on the River Seine, east of the Eiffel Tower.
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However, one commentator struggled to read Omanyala’s name and instead said “omanpalyaya”, leaving Kenyans with mixed reactions.
Some made fun of the lady questioning how difficult the name was, while others tried to understand her as she read so many names from different countries.
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Carol Radul defends Olympic commentator
Radull, in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, He defended the lady, saying that such mistakes happen.
“Live commentary is not easy, especially at such a long event. It was an unintentional mistake that I’m sure she will never make again. She was even taken aback and mispronounced Triza’s name. The number of times our media mispronounces the names of international athletes is astonishing,” she said.
The sports enthusiast and influencer also added that people should focus their attention on Omanyala and other Kenyan athletes and support them so that everyone can remember their names.
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Celine Dion performs at the Olympic Games opening ceremony
Elsewhere, TUKO.co.ke introduced Canadian singer Celine Dion after wowing many with her solo performance.
The 56-year-old athlete returned to the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after battling stiff-person syndrome for four years.
Many netizens shared how happy they were to see her back on stage and wished her a full recovery.
The singer had promised that she would one day sing on stage again despite her health problems.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
