Having recently won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the national basketball team of the United States, the Franco-American basketball player of Cameroonian origin, Joel Embiid was honored in Cameroon.
On Wednesday August 14, 2024, basketball player Joel Embiid was decorated by his country of origin, Cameroon.
In fact, while visiting Cameroon, the American basketball star Joel Embiid was welcomed with joy.
Last Wednesday, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, the athlete received the highest possible distinction in Cameroon.
In fact, Joel Embiid has officially been elevated to the rank of Commander of the Order of Valor, the highest honor possible in the country.
The ceremony took place in the presence of the Cameroonian Minister of Sports, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, who presented the badges to the basketball player.
The player who said he was happy and honored with this decoration, promised to remain Cameroonian despite the fact that he has other nationalities.
“They explained to me what it was worth. It’s more than a gold medal. Thanks to the Minister, my family and the people of Cameroon who supported me. I am from Cameroon and as I have always said, that will never change! »he declared.
After the victory in the United States, where he holds a passport, the Sixers pivot was asked about his possible participation in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.
According to him, there is a chance that he can play in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the Cameroonian basketball team.
“The next deadline is Los Angeles. Maybe not with Team USA, maybe with Cameroon.”he insisted.
Note also that the rank of Commander of the Order of Valor is an award given only to Cameroonians who have made outstanding contributions to the influence of the country in various fields.