Accompanied by numerous Parisian supporters, football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Nasser Al Khelaifi carried the Olympic flame through the streets of Vigneux (Essonne), suburbs of Paris in France, on Monday. He later passed the torch to Marie-Rolande Biro, president of local judo club. In a few days, many Paris Saint-Germain athletes will defending the colours of ten different nations. Al Khelaif i later said, "It was an immense
honour to carry the Olympic Torch and Flame of Paris 2024, representing such powerful symbols of unity, friendship and peace. Paris Saint-Germain is so proud that 26 of our male and female athletes – across men’s and women’s football, handball and judo – are competing at the 2024 Games, and we look forward to a magnificent sporting spectacle in our home city of Paris.” The Paris 2024 Olympics begins July 26 (Friday).