Filipino volunteers on their way to the Olympic Games
With 96 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, France Volontaires Philippines, in collaboration with the French Embassy, organized an event to celebrate the dispatch of nine Filipino volunteers to France as part of the Terre de Jeux scheme.
In the run-up to the Olympic Games, France Volontaires Philippines is mobilizing, in collaboration with the French Embassy, to support the success of Paris 2024, with the recruitment of nine Filipino volunteers who will put their time and skills at the service of the Games. They will leave for France in the next few days as part of the Terre de Jeux program, and will be hosted by the Union française des oeuvres laïques d’éducation physique (Ufolep). With 98 days to go until the opening ceremony, the excitement is palpable for all sports fans: a ceremony was organized in Manila in anticipation of their forthcoming departure.
These dedicated individuals will serve as invaluable members of the volunteer workforce, supporting various aspects of the event and embodying the spirit of cooperation and camaraderie that defines the Olympic movement.
In a symbolic gesture of solidarity, the French Embassy, in partnership with SM Supermalls, organized a torch relay event to commemorate the lighting of the Olympic Flame in Olympia, Greece.
Greek Ambassador Ioannis Pediotis passed the torch to French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, marking the transition towards Paris 2024 and highlighting the collaborative efforts of nations in advancing the Olympic spirit.
The torch relay, held at SM Mall of Asia Official Globe, underscored the global significance of the Games and the unifying power of sport. Additionally, an exhibition organized by Alliance Française de Manille and Agence France Press, titled “Legacy in Motion: A Visual Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes” was inaugurated at S Maison, featuring captivating images that pay homage to the inspiring achievements of athletes past and present.
Among the featured athletes are notable Filipinos who have left an indelible mark on the Olympic movement, including Hidilyn Diaz,
Margielyn Didal, Eumir Marcial, Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Michael Martinez. Their achievements serve as a testament to the transformative power of sport in uniting people across borders and cultures.
In a touching moment captured in a photograph, Ambassador Marie Fontanel stands alongside four of the nine volunteers who will travel from the Philippines to France to participate in the Games as volunteers. Their presence embodies the ethos of volunteerism and international cooperation that lies at the heart of the Olympic Games.
With just 96 days left until the Olympics, the journey to Paris 2024 is filled with promise and excitement. France Volontaires and its partners are committed to ensuring the success of the Games and leaving a lasting legacy of unity and friendship among nations. Together, they are harnessing the power of sport to inspire and unite people around the world.
