Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Jackie Chan carries Olympic torch through Pompeii
Jackie Chan, a famous actor, carried the Olympic torch through the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy.
This was part of the relay for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The torch will travel through all 110 provinces of Italy, covering 7,500 miles.
It will end at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, where the opening ceremony will be held on February 6, 2026.
Jackie Chan was joined by other athletes, and they all carried the flame, which stands for unity, peace, and the spirit of sport.
The relay also passed through the beautiful Amalfi Coast, making the event even more special.
People gathered to watch, turning the historic site into a celebration of the upcoming Winter Games.
Jackie Chan carried the Olympic torch through the ancient ruins of Pompeii as part of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay.
The relay also passed along the stunning Amalfi Coast, providing a scenic backdrop.
Chan was joined by former Italian fencer Sandro Cuomo, Italian swimmer Immacolata Cerasuolo, and local torchbearer Maria Marinella Biacca.
The torch relay will cover nearly 7,500 miles and travel through all 110 provinces of Italy before ending at Milan’s San Siro Stadium.
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
- Who
- Jackie Chan, Sandro Cuomo, Immacolata Cerasuolo, Maria Marinella Biacca
- What
- Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay
- When
- Monday, December 2023
- Where
- Pompeii, Italy
- Why
- To celebrate the upcoming Winter Games and connect different parts of Italy
- Event
- Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay
- Date
- Monday, December 2023
- Location
- Pompeii, Italy
- Participants
- Jackie Chan, Sandro Cuomo, Immacolata Cerasuolo, Maria Marinella Biacca
- Total Relay Distance
- 7,500 miles
- Number of Provinces
- 110
- Final Destination
- Milan’s San Siro Stadium
- Opening Ceremony Date
- February 6, 2026