Vilvoorde (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Vilvoorde Nafi Thiam’s hometown plans a special event to honor her Olympic achievements including speeches, festivities and a lasting tribute on city streets to celebrate her legacy.
Vilvoorde is organizing a special event to honor Nafi Thiam a local native and Olympic champion in recognition of her achievements. The ceremony will be a local celebration showcasing Thiam’s remarkable accomplishments and contributions. The event will take place in Vilvoorde where residents can gather to show their support and appreciation for Thiam. It will include speeches presentations and possibly a parade or similar festive activities. The exact date and details of the program haven’t been announced yet but it aims to reflect the enthusiasm and honor seen in Brussels and provide a memorable tribute to Thiam’s successes.
How is Vilvoorde planning to honor Nafi Thiam’s achievements?
Alderman for Sports Moad El Boudaati representing the Vooruit party said that Vilvoorde wants to celebrate local hero Nafi Thiam. He also mentioned that Vilvoorde has a beautiful balcony similar to the one on the Brussels Grand Place which could serve as a great backdrop for the event. El Boudaati mentioned how important it is to recognize Thiam’s amazing performance and achievements. He really wants to honor her in her hometown showing how proud the community is of her success. It has been said that the event will be a way to appreciate and celebrate her reflecting the city’s excitement and respect for Thiam’s contributions to sports.
Vilvoorde wants to honor Nafi Thiam by adding a tribute to the city’s streets, maybe with a mural or something similar. The goal is to create a lasting way to remember Thiam’s achievements making sure her legacy is celebrated in the community. The city is talking with Thiam and her team to finalize the details of the celebration like the exact date and specific events. They are also deciding on the design and where to place the tribute in the streets. The goal is to make sure the tribute matches Thiam’s legacy and connects with the local community. The celebration and tribute aim to show Thiam’s impact and be a source of pride for the locals.
