Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:09am on 16 Apr 2024,Tuesday Sports
Greek actress Mary Mina lit the Olympic torch in Greece, starting a relay to France. Despite clouds, she used a backup flame instead of a mirror. Dignitaries and spectators gathered in the town where the Olympics began. It's the first big event since COVID-19 limits eased. IOC President Thomas Bach led, joined by Greek President Sakellaropoulou, French Sports Minister Oudéa-Castéra, and Paris Mayor Hidalgo. The torch tradition goes back to ancient Olympics, reviving in 1936.
