The Olympic Torch Relay

A Tradition Inspired by Ancient Greece

A Message of Unity and Hope

The Olympic Torch Relay is a modern invention inspired by practices from ancient Greece. It heralds the start of the Olympic Games and transmits a message of unity and hope. The relay is an outstanding tradition that takes us back to the roots of the Games.

The first torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay will be lit in Greece and carried by a team of runners.

Crafted by Collaboration

The torch is crafted by the joint efforts of Paris 2024, the territories involved, and its official partners Coca-Cola, Banques Populaires, and Caisses d'Épargne.

The 2020 Summer Olympics torch relay was held from 12 March 2020 and ended on 23 July 2021. After being lit in Olympia, Greece, the torch was handed over to the Olympic Committee and carried by a team of runners.