The Olympic flame has arrived in France and begins its journey until the cauldron is ignited
The legendary Belem sailboat arrived at the Old Port of Marseille and the swimmer Florent Manaudou was in charge of receiving the torch, which will travel across the country until the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26.
The Olympic flame was lit at the traditional ceremony in Olympia
The Greek Stéfanos Duskos and the Frenchwoman Laure Manaudou were the first in charge of carrying the torch, who after 10 days in Greece will travel to Marseille to begin the tour until on July 26, in Paris, the pebetero is lit. “The Olympic Games are the only event that brings together the entire world in peaceful competition,” said Thomas Bach.
The Olympic Flame will be lit in ancient Olympia on April 16
Marking the beginning of a trip that will culminate in Paris on July 26, the fire will be ignited on Tuesday, April 16 and will then be handed over to the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games at the Panathinaikó Stadium on Tuesday, April 26.
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A much shortened relay will be held ahead of the Winter Olympics in February, with the torch remaining on public display for the time being.
No spectators, no protests as Olympic flame is handed over to Beijing 2022 at historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens
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