Flamme olympique Toulon - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Olympic flame is a symbol of the Olympic Games, representing the values of peace, unity, and friendship among nations.
- 2. The tradition of the Olympic flame dates back to ancient Greece, where a flame was lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia and carried to the host city of the Games.
- 3. The flame for the 2024 Olympic Games in Toulon was lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece, on March 12, 2024.
- 4. The flame was then carried by a series of torchbearers on a journey through Greece before being handed over to the French delegation in a ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
- 5. The flame arrived in Toulon on April 5, 2024, where it was greeted by a welcoming ceremony and a crowd of excited spectators.
- 6. The flame will be carried on a relay through Toulon and the surrounding region, with torchbearers representing different aspects of French culture and society.
- 7. The relay will culminate in a lighting ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Toulon, where the flame will burn throughout the duration of the Games.
- 8. The flame will be used to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Games, symbolizing the start of the competition.
- 9. The flame will continue to burn until the closing ceremony of the Games, representing the enduring spirit of the Olympic movement.
- 10. After the Games have concluded, the flame will be extinguished and returned to Olympia, where it will remain until the next Olympic Games.