Updated On: 24 July, 2012 07:06 AM IST | | AFP
Sir Chris Hoy will carry Britain's flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday, the four-time Olympic champion confirmed yesterday.
“I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to have been voted as the flag bearer for Team GB,” said the 36-year-old cyclist.u00a0“To lead out your team at a home Olympics is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and one that that I can’t wait to experience in just a few days time.”

Chris Hoy