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8 May 2024


NextImg:Elite special forces protect the Olympic flame as it arrives in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics – PHOTOS

Members of an elite tactical unit of the French national police protect the Olympic flame, carried aboard the French 19th-century ship Belem, on its journey to France. The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (NGIG) undertakes missions encompassing counterterrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime.

The highly protected Olympic flame arrived at the Old Port of Marseille, in Southern France, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Eleven thousand torchbearers will form a relay to celebrate the arrival of the Games in France, culminating in Paris on July 26, 2024.

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The tiny Olympic flame is encased in a protective, windproof box aboard the Belem upon its arrival in Marseille, France. AFP via Getty Images
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The French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem, carrying the Olympic flame, sails near the coast of Marseille, France, on May 8, 2024.
An elite tactical force of the French national police protects the French 19th-century ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame. AFP via Getty Images
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Counter-terrorism force, the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group surround the French ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame.
The flame is guarded by dozens of officers from the counter-terrorism unit, the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group. AFP via Getty Images
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The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group's missions include counterterrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime.
The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group’s missions include counterterrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime. REUTERS
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
The Belem which is carrying the Olympic flame, is accompanied by other boats approaching Marseille. Getty Images
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
Members of French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) guard the French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem. AFP via Getty Images
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
The Belem, the three-masted sailing ship which is carrying the Olympic flame, is accompanied by other boats approaching Marseille, southern France, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. AP
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
The “Belem”, a three-masted sailing ship that carries the Olympic Flame sails to the Old Port ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024. REUTERS
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The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Old Port in Marseille, southern France, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Old Port in Marseille, southern France, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. AP
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
French 19th-century three-masted barque Belem (C) and the French Navy schooner “Belle Poule” (L) sail near the coast of Marseille. AFP via Getty Images
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
A container ship with the Paris 2024 logo is docked, ahead of the arrival of the Belem. AP
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games
Crowds watch the Belem bringing the Olympic flame from Greece. AP
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games.
National Gendarmerie Intervention Group protects the Belem. REUTERS
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Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France.
Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France. AP
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Olympic flame on 19th-century French barque Belem sailing near Marseille's coast, marking the beginning of its journey through France for Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Olympic flame aboard the Belem.
AFP via Getty Images
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The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
Aventurier Patrick/ABACA/Shutterstock
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Crowds watching as the three-masted sailing ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame, enters Old Port in Marseille, France.
Crowds watching as the three-masted sailing ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame, enters Old Port in Marseille, France. AP
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Crowds watching as the three-masted sailing ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame, enters Old Port in Marseille, France.
Crowds watching as the three-masted sailing ship, Belem, carrying the Olympic flame, enters Old Port in Marseille, France. AP
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The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above Marseille.
The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above Marseille.
Frederic Munsch/SIPA/Shutterstock
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Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France.
Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France. AP
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Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France.
Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France. AFP via Getty Images
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The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
REUTERS
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President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte greeting spectators at the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Marseille, France
France’s President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with spectators next to his wife Brigitte Macron during the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony.
POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France.
Fireworks are launched as the Belem enters the Old Port in Marseille, southern France. AFP via Getty Images
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French rapper Julien Mari aka Jul holds the Olympic Flame at the Old Port.
French rapper Julien Mari aka Jul holds the Olympic Flame at the Old Port.
REUTERS
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The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
The Patrouille de France aerobatics demonstration aircraft leave a tricolor trail of smoke in the sky above the Belem.
REUTERS
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French rapper Julien Mari aka Jul lights the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays cauldron, with an Olympic Torch during the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony at the Old Port, in Marseille.
French rapper Julien Mari aka Jul lights the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays cauldron, with an Olympic Torch during the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony at the Old Port, in Marseille. AFP via Getty Images
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The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games.
The Belem ship carrying the Olympic flame, accompanied by other boats, approaching Marseille for the Paris 2024 Games.
Denis Thaust/SOPA Images/Shutterstock