On the same day, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games opened in Paris, France.
On 26 July, the torchbearers took a group photo at the Tuileries Gardens. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu
Former France women's track and field athlete Marie José · Perek (right) and France men's judoka Teddy · during the torch relay on July 26. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu
Members of the Australia Sports Delegation at the Opening Ceremony on July 26. Xinhua News Agency (POOL Photo/Quinn · Rooney)