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Jackie Chan Smiles as He Carries the Paralympic Torch Ahead of 2024 Opening Ceremony
Jackie Chan Smiles as He Carries the Paralympic Torch Ahead of 2024 Opening Ceremony
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have officially begun, and the excitement is palpable!
The opening ceremony took place on August 28, 2024, and it featured the one and only Jackie Chan
The martial arts legend was seen carrying the Paralympic torch in the heart of Paris, flashing his signature smile for the crowds ² ¹.
As the torch was relayed across the city, 12 Paralympic torches crisscrossed the French capital, bringing 500,000 spectators out into the streets ². The route was designed to shine a light on each district of Paris, and nearly 200 relay runners took turns carrying the torches around the city ². The atmosphere was electric, with numerous performances and activities organized by the City of Paris ².
Jackie Chan was among the torchbearers, joining other household names like the dancer Benjamin Millepied, the French actress Elsa Zylberstein, and the comedian Jarry ². The international actor was seen beaming with pride as he carried the torch, his enthusiasm fueling the excitement in the streets ².
The Paralympic Torch Relay was sponsored by Coca-Cola, Banque Populaire, and Caisse d’Epargne, and it was a memorable celebration that brought the city together ². The torchbearers, including Jackie Chan, played their part in the run-up to the opening ceremony, which took place in Place de la Concorde and on the Champs-Élysées ².
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