The Olympic flame continues its journey towards the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and today the city of Versailles had the honor of witnessing a luxury bearer: the Mexican actress Salma Hayek.
Hayek, internationally recognized for her career in Hollywood, He walked through the halls of the iconic Palace of Versailles carrying the Olympic torcha symbol of peace and unity that this year takes on an even more special meaning after two years of pandemic.
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The image of Hayek carrying the torch in a setting as imposing as the Palace of Versailles has been captured in photographs and videos that have quickly gone viral on social media.
“Queen Salma Hayek has entered Versailles,” reads the official 2024 Olympics post on Instagram, accompanying images of the Mexican actress.
This emotional moment is not only an honor for Hayek, but also for Mexico, as the actress becomes an ambassador of the country’s culture and sport to the world.
A star-studded journey
Salma Hayek is not the only famous figure to have participated in the Olympic torch relay in France. Athletes, artists and personalities from various fields have had the opportunity to carry the flame that symbolises the Olympic spirit.
Among them are French footballer Presnel Kimpembe, who joined Hayek on the tour of Versailles, and American rapper Snoop Dogg, who will have the honour of carrying the torch next Friday, July 26, the day this edition of the Olympic Games officially opens.
The Olympic flame is approaching its destination
The Olympic torch relay through France has been an event full of emotion and symbolism, and it is now approaching its final destination: the Stade de France, where the Olympic flame will be lit during the opening ceremony on 26 July.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise to be an unforgettable edition, and Salma Hayek’s participation as the Olympic torchbearer at Versailles has been a historic moment that will remain etched in the memory of all spectators.
A star-studded journey
Saint-Denis, known for its cultural diversity and for being home to the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre, will be the perfect setting for Snoop Dogg to shine with the Olympic torch. The city’s mayor, Mathieu Hanotin, has expressed his enthusiasm for the rapper’s participation: “It is a great honour for Saint-Denis to welcome Snoop Dogg and other torchbearers of this calibre.”
Snoop Dogg, originally from the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the city that will host the next Olympic Games in 2028, will not only leave his mark on the streets of Saint-Denis, but will also serve as an Olympic commentator for the American television network NBC.
Accompanying the rapper on this historic tour of Saint-Denis will be French actress Laetitia Casta, French rapper MC Solaar and legendary former Ukrainian pole vault champion Sergei Bubka.
The Olympic flame completes its journey through France
The Olympic torch has been touring France for two months, lighting the flame of hope and unity in every city it has visited. This Friday, its passage through Saint-Denis and the subsequent opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium will mark the official start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, an edition that promises to be unforgettable.
Snoop Dogg, Laetitia Casta, MC Solaar and Sergei Bubka join the list of prominent Olympic torchbearers at Paris 2024, leaving an indelible memory in the run-up to the sporting competitions. The Olympic flame continues on its way, illuminating the sporting and multicultural spirit that defines these games.
A star-studded journey
Iconic American rapper Snoop Dogg will star in one of the most anticipated moments in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. This Friday, Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of the French capital, on the last day of the sacred flame relay before the opening ceremony.
Known for its cultural diversity and home to the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis will be the perfect setting for Snoop Dogg to shine with the Olympic torch.
The mayor of the city, Mathieu Hanotin, has expressed his enthusiasm for the rapper’s participation. Snoop Dogg, originally from the metropolitan area of Los Angeles, the city that will host the next Olympic Games in 2028, will not only leave his mark on the streets of Saint-Denis, but will also serve as an Olympic commentator for the American television network NBC.
Other emblematic figures
Accompanying the rapper on this historic tour of Saint-Denis will be French actress Laetitia Casta, French rapper MC Solaar and legendary former Ukrainian pole vault champion Sergei Bubka.
The Olympic torch has been touring France for two months, lighting the flame of hope and unity in every city it has visited. This Friday, its passage through Saint-Denis and the subsequent opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium will mark the official start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, an edition that promises to be unforgettable.
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