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Paralympians light flame before Paris Games

BBC Sport Saturday, 24 August 2024 ()
The torch will be carried by 24 British bearers on its way to France via the Channel Tunnel.
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News video: British athletes light Paralympic flame in Stoke Mandeville

British athletes light Paralympic flame in Stoke Mandeville 01:21

 British Paralympians Helene Raynsford and Gregor Ewan light Paralympic flame. The flame was kindled in the village of Stoke Mandeville in England before beginning its journey to Paris. The Paralympic Games are set to start in the French capital next week and will end on 8 September. Report by...

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Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France

 After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.
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