The 2024 Paris Games opening ceremony is just three days away, on July 26th. What is becoming one of the most anticipated Olympics, the world will be watching as athletes compete to bring home gold medals for their countries. The Olympics come with traditions with roots in Ancient Greece, one of which is the passing of the Olympic flame.
It was revealed on Tuesday that Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame in the final stretch before the opening ceremony. The 52-year-old rapper will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, the northern Paris suburb home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium. French actress Laetitia Casta and French rapper MC Solaar will also carry the torch that day.
The town's mayor, Mathieu Hanotin , shared the news on X, and NBC Olympics confirmed the news on social media. Snoop Dogg is also contributing to NBC's coverage of the games. The rapper has gone viral over the years for his hilarious sports coverage.
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