Jackie Chan, veteran actor and Hong Kong legend, is back in Paris to carry the torch ahead of Paralympics in the French capital. On Wednesday, Jackie, 70, took to the streets of Paris to serve as the torchbearer ahead of this year's Paralympics. (Also Read – Shah Rukh Khan says Aryan Khan looked like Jackie Chan when he was born: ‘I even trained him in taekwondo’ ) 'Jackie Flamme' The official X handle of Paris Paralympics 2024 shared a picture on Wednesday in which Jackie Chan, wearing a white jersey and glasses, is seen carrying the Paralympic torch.
He's surrounded by hoards of people on the streets of Paris. The caption stated, “Jackie Flamme! (fire and karate gi emojis) (camera with flash emoji) #Paris2024.” The internet was delighted to see Jackie get the honour of carrying the Paralympic torch.
However, they also pointed out that he'd gotten this honour in the Paris Olympics earlier this year, too. Among the many across all walks of life who carried the Olympic torch in Paris this year was BTS singer Jin . A fan commented on Jackie's picture, “You should've led with Jackie Chan in the opening ceremony of the main Olympics (hug emoji).
” Others were happy to see Jackie back in action too. One of them wrote, “Jackie Chan (mind blown emoji) old is gold (gold medal emoji).” Another commented, “Aww miss seeing him on screen.
” “I hope I can have that energy at 70,” said a third person. “My childhood hero (heart eyes emojis),” read a fourth commen.