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Islamabad : Pakistan | May 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM PDT
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LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES TORCH LIT.

A total of 8,000 torchbearers will participate in this year's Olympic torch relay through the different modes of transport, by this symbolic journey to the countdown to greet the arrival of the world's largest sporting event.

The 2012 London Olympic torch lit in Greece Ancient Olympia Stadium.Torch Relay will unite the people of the world who love the sport and peace.

Olympic officials say torchbearers will carry the flame on a seven day journey across Greece before it leaves for Britain on May 18.

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Posted By Adebanjos Adebanjos | about 1 year ago
Well written - Rated up.
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thanks sir for your comment.
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Posted By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | about 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this news report from Greece.
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