Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch Relay: A Prelude to the Games on August 25
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch Relay is poised to commence on Sunday, August 25, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to the inaugural summer Paralympic Games hosted in France. The relay will begin with a momentous crossing of the English Channel, following the symbolic lighting of the Paralympic Flame in Stoke Mandeville, Great Britain. Upon its arrival in Calais, the flame will be digitally replicated into twelve flames, representing various host cities across France, including Valenciennes, Amnéville, Strasbourg, Thonon-les-Bains, Antibes, Montpellier, Lourdes, La Roche-sur-Yon, Lorient, Saint-Malo, and Rouen.
Esteemed athletes will carry the flame as it journeys toward the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Among the initial torchbearers are notable sports figures such as Ms. Audrey Cordon-Ragot, a prominent cyclist; Ms. Romane Bernies, an accomplished basketball player; Mr. Paul-Henri De Le Rue, a skilled snowboarder; and Mr. Benjamin Dutreux, an esteemed skipper.
Additional iconic Para athletes participating in this prestigious relay include Ms. Ludivine Munos, who will carry the flame through the Channel Tunnel; Ms. Béatrice Hess, representing Para swimming in Strasbourg; and Ms. Marie Bochet, a celebrated Para alpine skier in Thonon-les-Bains. Other notable torchbearers comprise Mr. Raphaël Dutay in Antibes, Mr. Damien Seguin in Lorient, Ms. Marie-Sarah Barré-Ruellan in Saint-Malo, and Mr. Charles Rozoy in Rouen. The highlight of the event will culminate on the evening of August 28, when the Paralympic Cauldron will be ignited in the Tuileries, symbolizing the commencement of the Games.
The anticipation surrounding the Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch Relay signifies not just the excitement for the competitive events ahead, but also a celebration of resilience and athletic excellence among individuals with disabilities. This momentous occasion serves as a powerful reminder of the spirit of the Paralympic movement and the unity it fosters among nations.
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