Olympic Torch Relay Embarks on Nationwide Journey from Marseille

The torch's 78-day traverse through France for the Paris 2024 Olympics begins, symbolizing unity and celebration.

The Olympic flame was welcomed in Marseille with significant fanfare, marking the start of its 11-week journey across over 450 French towns.
Sports icons and local heroes alike, including football legend Basile Boli and Ukrainian gymnast Mariia Vysochanska, are participating as torchbearers.
Security measures are heightened as the torch passes through major landmarks, reflecting France's high alert status.
The relay aims to foster a sense of national pride and communal joy, amidst ongoing debates about the Games' impact and cost.
The Paris 2024 Olympics seeks to bridge traditional pageantry with modern sustainability efforts, minimizing new construction to cut costs and emissions.