Lavin and Jegou to fly Irish flag in Krakow

Lavin is part of a 44-strong Irish athletics contingent that will be competing in Division 3 of a team event.

HONOUR: Tokyo Olympian in the 100m Hurdles, Sarah Lavin, and Tokyo Olympian in C1 Canoe Slalom, Liam Jegou, will lead Team Ireland in the parade for the Opening Ceremony of the European Games in Krakow on the 21st of June 2023. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Tokyo Olympians Sarah Lavin and Liam Jegou have been handed the honour of carrying the Irish flag at the multi-sport European Games in Krakow later this month.

The opening ceremony takes place at the city’s Henryk Reyman Stadium on June 21st.