In a simple, highly symbolic ceremony held on Saturday, April 20, the Olympic Museum of Athens was connected as part of the Olympic Torch Relay of the XXXIII Olympic Games “PARIS 2024”, conveying the powerful and timeless symbolism of the Olympic Flame.
From Left: the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Spyros Kapralos, the CEO of Lamda Development, Odysseas Athanasiou, the Ambassador of France, Laurence Auer, the President of the Olympic Torch Relay Committee, Thanasis Vassiliadis
Promoting the relationship between Sports and Culture, the Reception Ceremony of the Olympic Flame began with 6 Kouros, in an impressive music and dance act, signed by the Official Choreographer of the Touching and Handing of the Olympic Flame ceremony, Artemis Ignatiou.
Highlights from the event: Music and dance act with 6 Kouros, signed by the Official Choreographer of the Touching and Handing of the Olympic Flame ceremony, Artemis Ignatiou
The Gold Medalist and ambassador of the Olympic Museum of Athens, Nikolas Kaklamanakis, the last torchbearer in the Olympic Games “ATHENS 2004”, carried the Olympic Torch to the Ceremony site and lit the altar. This was followed by the rendition of the Olympic Anthem, as well as the National Anthem of France by the children’s choir of the Hellenic-French School of Athens “Saint Paul” and the National Anthem of Greece by the children’s choir of Douka Schools.
Touching the Altar by the Golden Olympian, Nikolas Kaklamanakis
In their greetings, the CEO of Lamda Development, Odysseas Athanasiou, the Ambassador of France, Laurence Auer, the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Spyros Kapralos and the President of the Olympic Torch Relay Committee, referred to the high symbolism of the reception of the Olympic flame and the Olympic Torch Relay. Thanasis Vasiliadis.
The President of AMKE “Me Alla Matia”, Vangelis Avgoulas
The Ceremony ended with the Olympic Flame being handed over to OAKA, so it might continue its journey.
Personalities from the fields of politics, culture, sports, Olympians, representatives of the local government, as well as the entire leadership of the Hellenic Olympic Committee honored the ceremony with their presence. The event was presented by journalist Katerina Panagopoulou.
The CEO of Lamda Development, Odysseas Athanasiou
Sealing the importance of the day, Nikolas Kaklamanakis made a speech at the Olympic Museum of Athens regarding the path of “From Dream to Sports”, drawing knowledge and experiences from his personal journey.
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The presenter of the event is journalist Katerina Panagopoulou
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