The Paralympic Torch Relay

Lighting the Paralympic Flame

The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay will take place from 2429 August 2012. Four separate flames will be lit in London, Greater Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff before they are united to create the Paralympic Flame at Stoke Mandeville.

There will then be a 24-hour Torch Relay to journey the Paralympic Flame to London for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

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The Paralympic Torch Relay

Experience the excitement of the Torch Relay

The Paralympic Torch Relay will celebrate the positive impact of human endeavour.

We're encouraging everyone to join in: through Flame Festivals, lantern processions and the final 24-hour Torch Relay to London.

Torchbearer nominations can be made through our Presenting Partners

The Paralympic Torch Relay

A growing history

The Paralympic Torch Relay builds excitement for the Games before the Opening Ceremony.

The first Paralympic Torch Relay took place at the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games. There has been a Torch Relay at every Paralympic Games since.



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