Paris Olympics 2024: Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg named as one of the torchbearers of Olympic flame
Paris Olympics 2024: In a surprising yet exciting announcement, the Paris 2024 Olympics revealed that iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the esteemed torchbearers for the Olympic flame in the last hours of its France-wide tour ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Snoop Dogg's involvement goes beyond his role as a torchbearer. He will also serve as a sportscaster for NBC's "Primetime in Paris" show, alongside host Mike Tirico.
Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame during its penultimate leg in Saint-Denis, a suburb north of Paris. Saint-Denis is notable for housing part of the Olympic Village, the Stade de France, and the new Olympic Aquatics Centre. This symbolic moment marks a significant step as the flame moves towards its final destination.
The Olympic flame will ultimately reach the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens, located in central Paris. Here, the flame will remain throughout the 2024 Olympics, serving as a beacon of hope and unity.
Snoop Dogg will be joined by several other notable French personalities in the torch relay, these include rapper MC Solaar, actress Laeticia Casta, filmmaker Alice Diop from Saint Omer, Paralympian Charles-Antoine Kouakou, and rugby player Abdelatif Benazzi. The identity of the final torchbearer remains undisclosed, adding to the anticipation for the event.
The journey of the Olympic flame began on May 8 with its arrival from Greece to France, celebrated with a spirited ceremony in Marseille. Since then, the flame has traversed various regions of France, embodying the Olympic spirit and igniting excitement among spectators and participants alike.
- With inputs from agencies
