The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympics, also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, was held on August 28, 2024, at the Place de la Concorde. Jackie Chan, the legendary actor and globally renowned martial artist, participated as a torchbearer, continuing his long-standing tradition of involvement in major international sporting events. He first served as a torchbearer for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics and gained further attention during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Chan also participated in the torch relays for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. His participation in the Paris Paralympics 2024 highlights his lasting impact as a global film star and a strong supporter of the Paralympic movement. Paris Paralympics 2024: Jackie Chan Leads the Way With Torch Relay Ahead of Opening Ceremony (Watch Video & Pic).
Jackie Chan At Paris Paralympics 2024
Jackie Chan at Paris Paralympics 2024 ♥️
📸 - @Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/blOU0fLaCy
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) August 28, 2024
The Legend As Torchbearer For Previous Events
Aujourd'hui à 17h27, #JackieChan portera la flamme des #JeuxParalympiques de Paris 2024. Auparavant, la Roi de la cascade a participé aux relais de la flamme des J.O d'Athènes 2004, des J.O de Pékin 2008, des J.O d'hiver de Pyeongchang 2018 et des J.O d'hiver de Pékin 2022. pic.twitter.com/m0TCrhWTkO
— Jackie Chan France (@JChanFrance) August 28, 2024
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