Jackie Chan Carries Paralympic Flame Ahead Of Wednesday's Opening Ceremony

Jackie Chan Carries Paralympic Flame Ahead Of Wednesday's Opening Ceremony. Martial arts legend Jackie Chan carried the Paralympic flame through the streets of Paris on Wednesday (28 August 2024) ahead of that evening's opening ceremony. The 70-year-old action star and brought his characteristic charisma to the event, waving enthusiastically to the crowds lining the historic city's streets. Dressed in a white flame bearer tracksuit and sporting his signature black eyeglasses, Chan was met with cheers and applause. The Paralympic Games' opening ceremony featured a grand parade of more than 4,000 athletes, all of whom have physical, visual, or intellectual impairments, marching down the Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde in central Paris. The Paralympic Games follow a spectacular Olympic Games in Paris - with both events showcasing some of Paris' famous landmarks.