An achievement for all Arabs: PSG President Al Khelaifi takes part in Olympic Torch Relay in Paris
The Peninsula
Paris, France: Nasser Al Khela fi, President of Paris Saint Germain (PSG), played his part in the Olympic Torch relay yesterday (Monday) afternoon ahe...
Paris, France: Nasser Al Khelaïfi, President of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), played his part in the Olympic Torch relay yesterday (Monday) afternoon ahead of this Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
The Torch Relay is passing through more than 400 towns and cities across France and its overseas territories with the help of a host of illustrious figures from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture, including the Prince and Princess of Monaco, F1 driver Charles Leclerc, and Hollywood actress Halle Berry.
In recognition of Al-Khelaïfi’s contribution to French sport, as well as to the upcoming competition, the International Olympic Committee offered the PSG President the chance to collect the Olympic Torch in Vigneux-sur-Seinein the southern suburbs of the French capital, where he carried it for close to 500 metres before passing it to 84-year-old Marie-Rolande Biro, the former head of the Epinay judo club.
A former ATP tennis player from Qatar who is now also Chairman of beIN MEDIA GROUP and Qatar Sports Investments, Al-Khelaïfi was greeted on the street by throngs of fans cheering and calling his name. After posing for photos and interacting with supporters, he spoke about how sport has influenced his life, his work ethos, and helped him connect with people from all walks of life.
