The renowned film icon and world‑famous martial arts master Jackie Chan carried the next segment of the Olympic Flame as part of the torch relay. The event took place in Pompeii, one of Italy’s historic landmarks.
The meeting of the Olympic Flame with Jackie Chan drew significant public attention as a symbol of the values that unite sport, culture, and the peoples of the world. During the ceremony, his mastery in martial arts, his enduring creative career, and his international reputation were particularly highlighted.
The passage of the flame through Pompeii was described as an important moment that connects the historical heritage of the Olympic Games with contemporary cultural relations.
