Israeli President Isaac Herzog has spoken with swimmer Yaakov Tomarkin and athlete Chana Minenko, the flag-bearers of the State of Israel at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. In the conversation, the President asked the two to convey his greetings to all members of the Israeli Olympic delegation.
Herzog also told them: "When you enter the stadium with the Israeli flag proudly hoisted, our hearts will miss a beat. You are our representatives in front of the whole world. We are waiting and looking forward to hearing the Israeli national anthem sung on Japanese soil."