The lighting ceremony of the Olympic Flame took place in Ancient Olympia on 12th March, 2020.
According to the ritual, the High Priestess Xanthi Georgiou proceeded to the lighting at the Temple of Hera at the Archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.
The ritual was inspired by the choreographer Artemis Ignatiou, while the music composition was inspired by Yiannis Psimadas and the costumes were designed by Eleni Kyriacou.
The Olympic champion in shooting Anna Korakaki started the journey of the Olympic Flame to Tokyo. She is the first ever female torchbearer to start the torch relay.
[Sources: Hellenic Olympic Committee, patrisnews]
