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Delhi gears up to pass on historic Olympic torch
New Delhi, May 20: From sportspersons to physically handicapped individuals, from achievers and role models to upcoming talents -- people from all walks of life would spread the message of `Pass the flame, unite the world` when they carry the Olympic torch across the capital city on June 10.
New Delhi, May 20: From sportspersons to physically handicapped individuals, from achievers and role models to upcoming talents -- people from all walks of life would spread the message of "Pass the flame, unite the world" when they
carry the Olympic torch across the capital city on June 10.
The Olympic torch, which will traverse a distance of 78,000 kilometers and pass through 33 countries before reaching the venue of the games in Athens, would be coming to India for the first time.
"A total of 105 eminent personalities, including sportspersons, students, film personalities and business persons, would carry the flame from Qutub Minar to the National Stadium," president of Indian Olympic Association Suresh Kalmadi told reporters here yesterday.
Those carrying the flame include cricketers Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan and Anil Kumble, sportspersons of yesteryears -- Khazan Singh, Milkha Singh, Kapil Dev, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, footballer Baichung Bhutia and film stars -- Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjeee, Vivek Oberoi and Bipasha Basu.
Kalmadi said the torch relay was aimed at spreading the values of "participation, brotherhood and peace" as symbolised by the Olympics movement.
The flame, ignited by sun rays and which began its journey from the ancient Olympia city, would visit all the cities which have hosted Olympics or those who hope to, across all the five continents before reaching Athens for the opening ceremony.
Bureau Report
The Olympic torch, which will traverse a distance of 78,000 kilometers and pass through 33 countries before reaching the venue of the games in Athens, would be coming to India for the first time.
"A total of 105 eminent personalities, including sportspersons, students, film personalities and business persons, would carry the flame from Qutub Minar to the National Stadium," president of Indian Olympic Association Suresh Kalmadi told reporters here yesterday.
Those carrying the flame include cricketers Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan and Anil Kumble, sportspersons of yesteryears -- Khazan Singh, Milkha Singh, Kapil Dev, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, footballer Baichung Bhutia and film stars -- Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjeee, Vivek Oberoi and Bipasha Basu.
Kalmadi said the torch relay was aimed at spreading the values of "participation, brotherhood and peace" as symbolised by the Olympics movement.
The flame, ignited by sun rays and which began its journey from the ancient Olympia city, would visit all the cities which have hosted Olympics or those who hope to, across all the five continents before reaching Athens for the opening ceremony.
Bureau Report