The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony has roots in ancient Greece and connects modern Olympic Games to their origin. The flame for the Paris games was lit on April 16, 2024.

The sanctity of the Olympic flame has been challenged before. In 1976 the flame was “transformed” into a radio signal and broadcast from Europe to Ottawa.

This flame burns throughout the Olympics, serving as a constant reminder of the enduring legacy and universal spirit of the event.The Paris 2024 cauldron was lit by two Olympic gold medalists from ...

This flame burns throughout the Olympics, serving as a constant reminder of the enduring legacy and universal spirit of the event.The Paris 2024 cauldron was lit by two Olympic gold medalists from ...

This flame burns throughout the Olympics, serving as a constant reminder of the enduring legacy and universal spirit of the event.The Paris 2024 cauldron was lit by two Olympic gold medalists from ...