The Olympic Paris 2024 Torch Journey Begins In Greece
The Paris 2024 torch relay began in Greece following the traditional ceremony in Olympia where the flame was lit using the sun's rays. It will travel across Greece for a bit before being handed over to Paris organizers and making its way to France for the main part of the relay starting on May 8th.
The journey of the Olympic torch for the Paris 2024 Olympics has started! The flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games began. This connects the modern Olympics to their roots.
Now, runners and other modes of transportation will carry the torch to Paris. This year, the torch will go to Athens first, then sail on a boat across the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, France. From there, it will travel around France and its islands, finally arriving in Paris on July 26 fo...