SA’s Philip Snyman honoured to be flag-bearer at Comm Games closing ceremony

South Africa has done exceptionally well at this year's common wealth games scoring at least 37 medals.

Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman. Picture:@Blitzboks/Twitter

Sifiso Zulu | 9 days ago

JOHANNESBURG - South African rugby sevens player Philip Snyman says he is feels honoured to be selected as a flag-bearer for the closing ceremony at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

South Africa has done exceptionally well at this year's common wealth games scoring at least 37 medals.
Phillip says this an exciting moment for him.

“It’s a massive honour and privilege to represent your country at the Commonwealth Games, especially a great country like South Africa. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to get onto the podium, but I’ll cherish this for the rest of my life.”

South Africa’s Sevens captain @snymanphilip has been named as Team South Africa’s Flag Bearer at tonight’s closing ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. pic.twitter.com/ammknLf46I
— Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) April 15, 2018

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SA’s Philip Snyman honoured to be flag-bearer at Comm Games closing ceremony

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