During this ceremony, 7 delegations will parade: Mayotte, Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Comoros. During the competition, they will compete in 19 disciplines such as swimming, judo, football, volleyball and even cycling…
> 6 p.m. (local Reunion time): the Reunion delegation is already in place, ready to parade.
> 6:28 p.m. (local Reunion time): The Reunion delegation poses in front of the flag before the launch of the parade:
> 7:20 p.m. (local Reunion time): The Reunion delegation parades! About 450 athletes will defend the Reunionese and French flag during the competition.
It’s a crazy atmosphere: more than 40,000 people are singing and dancing in the stands of the stadium.
> 7:40 p.m. (local Reunion time): all the delegations received a standing ovation from the public. Madagascar, host country, more than the others.
> 9:24 p.m. (Madagascar time): the party continues at the Barea stadium in Mahamasina despite the tragic jostling that occurred a few hours earlier in front of the entrance. A minute of silence took place during the ceremony to pay tribute to the victims.
With the JIR sports department on site.
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