Grand Duke Henri praised Luxembourg's athletes, especially table tennis star Ni Xia Lian, while celebrating the nation's vibrant presence at the Olympics, during Sunday's episode of RTL's "Journal des Jeux".
Grand Duke Henri, a passionate sports enthusiast and esteemed member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been avidly following the Olympics alongside Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, fervently cheering on Luxembourg's athletes as they proudly represent the Grand Duchy on the world stage.
Olympic Games just across the border
"We can see Luxembourgish flags everywhere in the stadiums", the Grand Duke shared gleefully during his interview. He noted that the Olympics are a fantastic showcase for Luxembourg, particularly for our athletes.
"With 13 athletes, we have a formidable team," the Grand Duke shared enthusiastically.
The Grand Duke did not hesitate to proclaim his admiration for Luxembourgish table tennis star, Ni Xia Lian known worldwide. For him, Ni Xia Lian's match against the world number 1 was his highlight so far.
"She displayed so much joy for the sport, she knew her chances of winning were slim but as we all saw, she shined nevertheless."
"It was a very beautiful moment, where we saw what the true values of sport are," added the Head of State.
During the interview, the Grand Duke also spoke on his work as a member of the IOC, noting particularly his pleasure at the inclusion of an official refugee team since the Olympic Games in Rio.
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