2024 Summer Olympic Games: All About The Olympic Flame

From lagoons to historical landmarks, the Olympic flame has taken an impressive journey across southern France. The Olympic flame began its first week of relay by leaving Marseille on Thursday, May 9. It passed through various departments in south France, including the scenic Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Arles (famous for its photography festival), and Montpellier. The flame then crossed the Mediterranean to spend a day in Corsica before continuing to the Pyrénées. The Olympic flame finally entered France as it reached the seaport of Marseille, in the south of the country. After being lit by the sun's rays on April 16 in ancient Olympia, the torch was carried across Greece before departing Athens on a three-masted ship named Belem, bound for Marseille. In this blog, we outline everything you need to know about the Olympic Flame and the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Everything you need to know about the Olympic Flame and the 2024 Summer Olympics

1. The traditional Olympic Flame

Is this the moment? Have we reached the critical point? With two and a half months remaining before the start of the Paris 2024 Games, organizers and public authorities have been announcing the tipping point for months to signify the beginning of widespread support and excitement in France for this summer's event. But has it been reached? This is it, the party's here," said French Minister for Sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Amélie Oudéa-Castéra on Wednesday, May 8, as the city of Marseille became the first to welcome the flame to France. Moving to the latest Olympics news, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to make history, with the Opening Ceremony taking place outside a stadium in a River for the first time ever. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 26 and will be held on the Seine River. Each national delegation will have their own boat that will be equipped with cameras. This will allow television and online viewers to get a closer look at the athletes. The 10,500 athletes will travel from east to west, crossing through the centre of the city. The parade will end its six-kilometre route in front of the Trocadéro, where the remaining events of the Paris Olympics 2024 protocol and final shows will take place.

2. The Olympic Torch Relay Route

The Olympic flame will follow an unprecedented route from Marseille to Paris and the French overseas territories. The Olympic torch, a symbol of unity and peace, carries the spirit of the Games as it journeys across the country, signifying the beginning of the celebrations. The Olympic Torch Relay for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will continue for three months.

3. When are the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Talking about the Summer Olympic Games list, the sporting events will begin on Wednesday, July 24, starting with pool matches in football at the Summer Olympics, rugby sevens, handball, and archery. Traditionally, the Closing Ceremony begins with the Parade of Flags, in which athletes from each nation walk with their flag into the stadium. Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will be one of the Indian torch bearers of the Paris Olympics 2024. With 74 days left before the start of the much-awaited 2024 Paris Olympics, there couldn't be a better day to look at the Indian contingent.

4. What about the India Olympic schedule?

The closing ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 11, at the Stade de France, which is the country's national stadium. The ceremony will feature stunning performances by celebrities from the host country. However, the details of the performances will not be disclosed until the days leading up to the event. Looking at the India Olympic schedule, the Indian contingent will be eyeing to improve their medals tally to set up new world records in the 2024 Olympics. The upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics will surely be one of the biggest sporting tournaments held in the last few years.

5. How to book tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Paris Olympics 2024 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the official Olympics website. If you prefer an all-inclusive experience, consider the Olympic Committee's Travel Packages, which include competition tickets and travel arrangements. The packages vary in terms of inclusions and comfort levels. Prices start at around INR 83,485 for a 1-night stay at a 3-star hotel and entry to 1 sporting event and go up to nearly INR 25,04,362 for a 6-night stay at a 5-star hotel with access to 6 events. Hospitality packages for VIP access are available on the Olympics site. Prices start at around INR 8,348 for lounge access at individual competitions and go up to INR 83,485 for the lounge at the Opening Ceremony, along with a meet and greet with athletes before the Games begin. The ticket registration is strict at the Olympics, and all tickets must be purchased on the official ticketing website. While some sessions are sold out, a resale platform opened on May 15.