The relay of the Olympic torch for this summer's Olympics, which will be held in Athens, the capital of Greece, continues. On Monday, the torch was passed from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, to Seoul, the capital of South Korea. 11,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic torch through 26 cities across 6 continents. In Seoul, the host of the 1988 Olympics, relevant officials stated that 118 sports and television personalities will carry the Olympic torch along a 50-kilometer route in the city. The torch will arrive in Beijing, the host of the 2008 Olympics, on Tuesday. The Olympic torch will be returned to Greece on July 9 and will be carried within Greece before the start of the summer Olympics in Athens. The torch will be used to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony on August 13. The summer Olympics will take place from August 13 to 29.
The Olympic Torch Relay for Athens Continues - 2004-06-07
The Olympic torch relay for the Athens 2004 Olympics is ongoing, with the torch recently moved from Tokyo to Seoul. It will be carried by 11,000 torchbearers through various cities and will arrive in Beijing before returning to Greece for the opening ceremony. This event highlights the global nature of the Olympics and the anticipation surrounding the games.
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📰 What Happened
The Olympic torch relay for the Athens 2004 Olympics is currently taking place, with the torch recently passed from Tokyo to Seoul. It will be carried by 11,000 torchbearers through various cities before returning to Greece for the opening ceremony.
- The torch will travel through 26 cities across 6 continents.
- The opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics is scheduled for August 13.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Olympic torch relay is a tradition that symbolizes peace and unity among nations, leading up to the Olympic Games.
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