BTS’ Jin will serve as a torchbearer for the Louvre part of the Olympic relay in downtown Paris tomorrow, July 14th. Know his path and other details!
Jin of BTS will be a torchbearer for the Louvre section of the Olympic relay in downtown Paris on July 14th. On July 11, 2024, he flew from Seoul’s Incheon Airport to Paris, France, to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay.
Jin was chosen as a notable torchbearer to represent South Korea at the Summer Games. Details about his route, timings, and other aspects of the relay have also been revealed. The BTS vocalist was the first member of the group to be freed from the military, and fans are excited to see him make history at the prestigious Olympics.
According to Olympics.com, BTS’ Jin will be the first torchbearer in the Louvre sector on July 14th. The Organizing Committee has decided that Jin’s relay route will begin at the Pyramid du Louvre in downtown Paris and end at Quai François Mitterrand. Jin is expected to start carrying the torch about 8:30 p.m., starting from the Pyramid of the Louvre Museum.
The event will be aired live on the official Olympics channel on YouTube, allowing viewers to watch Jin compete. Viewers can also register on the Paris 2024 official website to receive free live coverage of the Torch Relay and the Games in Paris. Fans of the idol have been posting videos of the route Jin will be running. They have also supplied essential information for fans who intend to travel the journey to see Jin in person.
Jin will participate in the 51st section of the relay. Local fans have also informed armies planning to support Jin that it is Bastille Day, the Euro finals, and there are ongoing Olympic festivities, making Paris a popular summer tourist destination. They encouraged spectators to be cautious because of the big crowds expected on the streets.
Jin will also be given a special box as a torchbearer, etched with a meaningful message. Translation by @Scelliya_ht on Twitter: “We are very proud to count you among the bearers of the Flame Relay for Paris 2024.” By entrusting you with the heart of the torch, we give you a piece of the Games’ history.
“This ring symbolizes the bond that unites the Scout community and demonstrates your commitment to this adventure. It is now up to you to share the feelings of your experience in order to convey and perpetuate the principles and spirit of the Games, which are reflected by this one-of-a-kind and unprecedented symbol.”
The box is a gorgeous blend of gold and white, with the signatures of Tony Estanguet, the president of the organizing committee for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee.
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