Description
Athens 2004 Paralympic Games – Official Torch with Original Transport Tube
An official torch from the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, designed by Greek industrial designer Andreas Varotsos.
Inspired by the shape of an olive leaf, a traditional symbol of peace and Greek heritage, the torch features an elegant, curved silhouette combining silver-coloured metal with natural wood. The front is decorated with the official Athens 2004 Paralympic Games emblem in blue and orange.
The torch is accompanied by its original cylindrical transport tube, bearing the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay graphics, the slogan ‘Pass the flame, unite the world’, and the logos of official sponsors Coca-Cola and Samsung.
The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games marked a historic occasion, celebrating the return of the Games to their birthplace in Greece. The Paralympic Torch Relay symbolised unity, determination and the universal spirit of sport.
Athens, 2004.
Length: Approximately 65 cm.