Israeli gold medalist Gal Fridman will carry the Israeli flag in the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games. Fridman’s selection for Tuesday’s ceremonies came after he became Israel’s first-ever gold medalist with his victory in a windsurfing competition.
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