The Olympic flame was fired during the lighting ceremony in Greece, There was a a sharp gust of wind, but still the ceremony continued, and the fire was forwarded torchbearer.

The Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony was performed by 24 girls who represented the priestesses. The olympic fire was lit by the sun's rays.

The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London from August. London has already had the Olympic Games in 1948 and will be the 1st place where the fire has visited twice.