Olympic Torch Relay Unites Paris Ahead of Summer Games

In the days leading up to the Summer Games, hundreds carried the Olympic torch through Paris, sparking widespread celebrations and drawing large crowds. From athletes to cultural ambassadors, torchbearers included notable figures like BTS's Jin and World Cup winner Thierry Henry, symbolizing unity and peace.

Olympic Torch Relay Unites Paris Ahead of Summer Games
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From the Louvre Museum to the Champs-Elysees, Paris witnessed a two-day spectacle as hundreds participated in the Olympic torch relay, marking the prelude to the Summer Games.

Joyous crowds gathered along the route, moved by the torchbearers, including BMX world champion Matthias Dandois and K-Pop star Jin, celebrating the event with cheer and emotion.

The relay highlighted unity and inclusivity, featuring athletes, cultural icons, and community heroes, before the torch continues its journey through northern France, culminating in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron on July 26.

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