Do the the flag bearers keep the flags they carry ?

Question

Do the the flag bearers keep the flags they carry ?

Answer 1

They have the choice yes but most of them give them to the govt sports body of their country who provides the grants,

A short story, When Wayne McCullough carried the tri-colour in the olympics there was uproar among his community in belfast, as he was a protestant, sad but true

Answer 2

Interesting question...we have 2 flagbearers for NZ..they're our identical twin rowers who won gold...I hope they don't fight over it if they're allowed to keep the flag...lol