After the lighting ceremony in Stoke Mandeville, the English village where the Paralympic Games will officially begin, the torch made its way to the Channel Tunnel. This amazing celebration for locals featured a host of activities and para-sport taster sessions organised by local authorities and the French Paralympic Committee alongside the relay.
The torch arrived in France after being lit by Hélène Raynsford and Gregor Ewan in Stoke Mandeville the day before. The two torchbearers passed the torch to Andrew Small, captain of the British team relay. 24 French torchbearers resumed their journey towards French shores, where Tony Estanguet, the President of Paris 2024, and Marie-Amélie Le Fur, the President of the French Paralympic and Sports Committee, stood ready to witness their historic arrival.
Along the way, the torch was lit in 12 different French cities. The Torch Festival featured a host of activities and para-sport taster sessions organised by local authorities and the French Paralympic Committee. The Torch Festival featured a host of activities and para-sport taster sessions organized by local authorities and the French Paralympic Committee alongside the relay. The Torch Festival was a popular event that featured activities and para-sport taster sessions.
The arrival of the torch in France marks the beginning of the Paralympic Games. Just three days remain until the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. The torch is a symbol of hope and freedom for all those who believe in the values of equality and human rights. It is a reminder of the importance of the Paralympic Games, and the great work that has been done to make them a reality.