Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 'Olympic Flame'?

(1) The Olympic Flame is the symbol of Unity, Sportivity, and Victory

(2) The Olympic Torch is lit in Greece and passed from one to the next torch bearer to reach the hosting city

(3) The 2024 Olympic Torch was lit on 16^th April, 2024

(4) The modern Olympic Torch Relay was conceived by Dr. Carl Diem of Germany

Key Points

• The Olympic Flame is indeed a symbol of  ancient and modern games.
• The Olympic Torch is traditionally lit in Greece and passed from one torchbearer to the next to reach the hosting city, maintaining a long-standing tradition.
• The 2024 Olympic torch was lit on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece.
• The modern Olympic Torch Relay was conceived by Dr. Carl Diem of Germany, highlighting the continuity of the ancient Greek tradition in modern times.

Additional Information

• Olympic Flame:
  • The Olympic Flame has its origins in the ancient Greek Olympic Games where a flame was ignited by the sun and kept burning until the closing of the Olympic Games.
  • It symbolizes the continuity between the ancient and modern games.
• Olympic Torch Relay:
  • The Olympic Torch Relay is a modern tradition that was introduced in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
  • The torch is lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece, and then transported to the host city of the Olympic Games.
  • The journey of the torch symbolizes the bringing of the Olympic Flame from Greece to the host country.
• Dr. Carl Diem:
  • Dr. Carl Diem was a German sports administrator who is credited with conceiving the idea of the modern Olympic Torch Relay.
  • His concept was first implemented during the 1936 Berlin Olympics and has become a significant part of the Olympic tradition ever since.