Paris 2024 Olympics: meet the Parisians who will carry the Olympic flame
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· Published on July 12, 2024 at 07:23 a.m.
The Olympic flame arrives in Paris this Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15, 2024. For two days, it will traverse the streets of the capital, with a series of events planned along the way. Some forty Parisians will pass the Olympic flame to each other during this relay. So, who are they? Here's the list of Parisians who will be carrying the Olympic flame during the two days of festivities!
Artists, athletes, members of associations and city officials... On Sunday July 14 and Monday July 15, 2024, Parisians will be crisscrossing the capital to pass the Olympic flame to each other. From famous pastry chef Nina Métayer to climatologist Jean Jouzel, from drag queen Minima Gesté to boxing champion Aya Cissoko, from Franco-Iranian dancer Rana Gorgani to Ludovic Franceschet, the City of Paris garbage collector known on social networks.... discover these Parisians who must carry the Olympic flame!
Paris 2024 Olympics: the Parisians who will carry the Olympic flame
Olympic torchbearers
Diaby Diako A world champion in freestyle roller skating, Diaby Diako also passes on his passion to members of the Paris Skate Culture club, located in the 18th arrondissement.
Armel Agbobli Committed to women's issues, Armel Agbobli coordinates the Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz women's shelter with the association La Mie de Pain.
Micheline Abergel Born in Egypt, Micheline Abergel arrived in France in 1957 at the age of 10. Since then, she has created a collective and a festival, "Toi Femmes". The aim? To make as many people as possible aware of all kinds of violence suffered by women.
Luca Platania Parisi Handisport fencer with Club de la Tour d'Auvergne (9th arrondissement), Luca Platania Parisi is French champion and 4th in the international rankings.
Minetou Ndiaye An executive, Minetou Ndiaye founded Énergie Femmes eight years ago. This association encourages women to assume their ambitions.
Arthur Seurin A business school student, Arthur Seurin was decorated by the Prefect of Paris in June 2023 for his act of courage in saving his neighbor from a burning apartment.
Claudine Vigouroux Claudine Vigouroux is an animator for schools in the 13th arrondissement, and has also had a passion for sport for over forty years. Her favorite sport? Double dutch, a cross between hip-hop and skipping rope. Initially a high-level practitioner, she now heads a club with over 60 members.
Arthur Le Comte du Colombier Arthur Le Comte du Colombier is visually impaired and works in the assistance sector. He is also a JAM! runner.
Tharshan Selvarajah Tharshan Selvarajah arrived in France in 2006. In 2010, he ventured into the bakery business, opening his own address at N°44 rue des Pyrénées (20e). Since then, Tharshan has won the Paris 2023 Best Baguette Award!
Hélène Cart-Grandjean Hélène Cart-Grandjean's career has been rich: she has worked for the French Ministry of Health, directed the Georges-Pompidou European Hospital and supported clinical research. Hélène is also a mountain and endurance enthusiast.
Eva David Eva David is a handisport athlete who plays basketball and wheelchair tennis. She also campaigns for greater inclusion of disabled people in sport and society.
Vivien Boyi-Banga Vivien Boyi-Banga is the founder of the association Les Talents du 18 (18th arrondissement). The idea? To raise the profile of sport by promoting champions from the north of Paris and providing them with financial support.
Shanga Itaka Shanga Itaka is a board member of Sensations inclusives (19th). This sports association campaigns for better access to sport and the development of healthy sports for people with disabilities.
Matteo Lüthi Matteo Lüthi is a young top-level sportsman who practices handisport fencing.
Lucia Teixeira Lucia Teixeira is well known to the inhabitants of rue de Charonne. Arriving in Paris at the age of 17 to escape fascism in Portugal, this building janitor was the godmother of a homeless man who has since become a janitor with the Régie Immobilière de la Ville de Paris (RIVP).
Rayane Hechmi A true piano prodigy, 16-year-old Rayane Hechmi is a student at the Conservatoire du 12e arrondissement. He made a name for himself by winning the final of " La France a un incroyable talent ".
Hawa Sangaré Through her brand, Hawa Sangaré trains women in vulnerable situations in the sewing trades. She also created the H.A.W.A foundation, which fights against clothing waste by recovering fabrics and unsold items and turning them into new products.
Aroquia Duchet For the past three years, Aroquia Duchet has been President of the Citroën-Boucicaut neighborhood council (15th arrondissement). She has also been involved with the City of Paris for many years.
Claudine Laslaz Claudine Laslaz is a nurse anesthetist at AP-HP. She is also committed to convincing her team and the staff of the hospital where she works to practice sport.
Harouna Sow After a long journey into exile, Harouna found refuge in France. It was here that he became head chef at the Waalo restaurant (2e). At the same time, he is a trainer for Refugee Food, an association that helps refugees integrate into society through the restaurant trade.
Jean-Claude Ménager Jean-Claude Ménager has been a soccer player since he was 17. An avid sportsman and member of the 18th arrondissement's senior citizens' clubs, he also does gymnastics, dance, theater and is a member of a choir.
Lassana Bathily Lassana Bathily is an agent of the City of Paris, but he is also the hero of the Hyper Cacher hostage-taking at Porte de Vincennes in January 2015.
Ludovic Franceschet Many people know him through social networks. A garbage collector for the City of Paris, Ludovic Franceschet shares his daily life by posting videos to raise awareness among his followers of the need to make the city cleaner.
Amira Al-Sharif A Yemeni Arab visual artist, Amira Al-Sharif aims to convey a message of peace and inclusivity to every individual.
Jean Jouzel A renowned climatologist, Jean Jouzel is also Vice-Chairman of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) from 2002 to 2015, and a member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council.
Sarah Koutouan A champion track and field athlete, Sarah Koutouan spoke out about sexist and sexual violence in sport after the broadcast of the documentary"Suite d'Emma Oudiou", about sexist violence in athletics. She has since set up the We Run Safe association.
Arthur Raynaud Drag queen known as Minima Gesté, Arthur Raynaud is also actively involved in LGBTQI+ sports associations and the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Hamida Aman An Afghan journalist based in Paris, Hamida Aman is the founder of Radio Begum, the first radio station run by Afghan women.
Timothé Bernardeau Timothée Bernardeau is a Paris firefighter and PSH corporal. For this relay, he will be accompanied by Chief Warrant Officer Rémi Lemaire.
Lou Claeyssen Lou Claeyssen is co-founder and member of TRANSpire, a sports association for trans, non-binary and intersex people and their allies.
Arthur Dénouveaux Arthur Dénouveaux is president of Life for Paris, an association set up in the wake of the attacks in Paris and Saint-Denis on November 13, 2015.
Philippe Duperron Philippe is president of 13onze15 - Fraternité et Vérité. This association was launched following the attacks on November 13, 2015 in Paris and Saint-Denis.
Rana Gorgani A Franco-Iranian dancer, Rana Gorgani embodies the freedom of women (particularly Iranian women) through the beauty of her art: Sufi dance.
Yurik Mamedov A professional Yezidi boxer, Yurik raises public awareness of the atrocities committed by Daech against his minority in the summer of 2014.
Rosa Mota Rosa Mota is a Portuguese athlete and Olympic marathon medalist at the 1988 Seoul Games.
Christophe Thin Christophe Thin is a citizen who is deeply committed to helping the underprivileged. In particular, he helped set up a food distribution center during the confinement period. In December 2023, he also launched the 6th arrondissement's first shared garden in the Square Ozanam on Boulevard du Montparnasse.
Aimel Chaïbi A committed Parisian, Aimel is a volunteer in numerous associations, so much so that she was recently awarded the Ordre National du Mérite. Today, Aimel Chaïbi works at the Secours populaire head office (" access to sport " mission). She is also volunteer coordinator at the Handisport Open Paris.
Aya Cissoko Aya Cissoko is a true champion! French champion and world champion in French boxing in 1999 and 2003, French champion, European champion and world champion in English boxing in 2006...
François Denis François Denis is President of the Office du mouvement sportif 14 (14e). For the past seventeen years, he has organized the 10 km du 14e.
Perrine Rosenzweig Perrine Rosenzweig is director ofEsprit-Savoir-Sport-Équité (19e), an association that promotes the Danube-Solidarité district (19e) through unifying activities for young and old alike.
Paralympic torchbearers
Michael Desplanques A PE teacher, he is in charge of the UNSS RAID section at Montgolfier College (Paris Centre).
Raymond Pellé A true legend of French cycling, Raymond is also the former president of the Vélo-Club des vétérans parisiens.
Marie Robert A Parisian citizen, Marie is actively involved in senior clubs and music groups.
Fatoumata Touré Fatoumata is a volunteer with two associations: Aida, which helps children with cancer, and Une idée dans la tête, a popular education association.
The Olympic torchbearers - Relais Individuel Jeunesse parisienne
Néva Béraud-peigné President of the Moove Toi association / Social and Solidarity Economy.
Noémie Marchyllie Co-founder and co-director of the Kabubu association / Social and professional inclusion of exiles through the power of sport.
Alix Capocci Founder of Keyla Sportswear / Brand of sports bras.
Camille Scali Volunteer with the Repairs 75 association and representative of the City of Paris on the CIDJ Board of Directors / Child protection.
Kajali Susso Sportsman and committed citizen / Solidarity and memorial projects.
David Khamsing Entrepreneur with a strong commitment to community activities in the 13th arrondissement.
Romain Pellat Winner of Start In ESS en 2021 (MIE) and 4th edition Talents 2024 (DGJOP/DJS) with the Binko project / Ecological struggle: waste management.
Soukaïna Guendouz Involved in the Espace Paris Jeunes Taos Amrouche/ Fighting violence against women.
Noémie Varon Winner of the 3rd Talents 2024 competition (DGJOP/DJS) with the Réal Des Mêmes project / Inclusion project.
Pierre Noro Winner of the 1st edition Talents 2024 (DGJOP/DJS) with the BubbleBox project / Solidarity and sustainable economy project.
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