During a customary lighting ceremony on Tuesday, the Olympic torch for Paris 2024 was lighted in preparation for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 26 of this year.
Greek actress Mary Mina, who was playing the part of high priestess, lighted the torch with a backup flame rather than the parabolic mirror that is often used to signal the start of a relay in Greece and France when the sky are cloudy.
During the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Greek rower Stefanos Ntouskos receives the flame from Greek actress Mary Mina, who is portraying the role of High Priestess. – News reports
Greek rower Stefanos Ntouskos, the first torchbearer, receives the light from Greek actress Mary Mina, who is portraying the High Priestess.
At the opening ceremony in Paris, the Olympic flame will be lit to mark its conclusion.
After 1900 and 1924, the French capital has won the privilege to host the summer Olympics three times.
