Overview
- Organizers used a flame kindled by sunlight at the Olympia ruins on Nov. 24 after forecasts forced the Nov. 26 rite indoors at the Archaeological Museum.
- The Greek leg of the relay began with Paris 2024 rowing bronze medalist Petros Gaidatzis as the first torchbearer.
- Italian cross-country great Stefania Belmondo joined the run, continuing a role she last held as the final torchbearer at Turin 2006.
- IOC President Coventry said sport brings people together in a divided world during remarks at the ceremony.
- After traversing Greece, the flame is scheduled to be handed over in Rome on Dec. 4 before touring Cortina d'Ampezzo and other sites en route to the Feb. 6 opening at Milan's San Siro.