5 Questions
The 2024 Olympic torch will be lit in Paris, France on 16 April 2024.
False
The torch relay will only travel through France from 8 May 2024 onwards.
False
The torch relay will travel through the capital city Paris from 14 to 15 July.
True
The torch relay is meant to showcase the country's history, natural heritage, and cultural attractions.
True
About 10,000 torchbearers have been selected to carry the torch through France.
False
Study Notes
Olympic Torch Relay 2024
- The 2024 Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia, Greece on 16 April 2024.
- The torch relay will travel through France from 8 May 2024 onwards.
- In June, the torch relay will also reach the overseas departments of France, including:
- Reunion
- Guadeloupe
- Guyana
- New Caledonia
- From 14 to 15 July, the relay will travel through the capital city Paris.
- The torch relay will then continue through the Île-de-France until the Olympic Games start.
- The purpose of the torch relay is to showcase:
- The country's history
- Natural heritage
- Cultural attractions
- Creativity and sports of the country
- Approximately 11,000 torchbearers have been selected to carry the torch through France.
The route of the 2024 Olympic torch relay, including the departure from Olympia, Greece, and its journey through France and its overseas departments. The relay will conclude in Paris before the Olympic Games.
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