Olympians join IOC President for final leg of Olympic Torch Relay in Paris
  • Title Olympians join IOC President for final leg of Olympic Torch Relay in Paris
  • Publication Date 26th July 2024
  • Languages EN
  • Location Olympic Village, Paris, France
  • Press Release https://olympics.com/ioc/news/olympians-join-ioc-president-for-final-leg-of-olympic-torch-relay-in-paris
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    The Olympic Torch Relay moved ever closer to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 today with the help of a group of Olympic legends and distinguished guests carrying the torch Olympic flame through the Olympic Village in a strong demonstration of peace and solidarity. Athletes lined the streets in the village and cheered on as the flame was carried by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, and former UN Secretary-General and Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission Mr Ban Ki-moon. They join an illustrious list of around 10,000 torchbearers – including French Olympians, sporting legends, and others selected for their positive impact on French society – who have participated in the relay during its epic 69-day journey across France and its overseas territories.

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