Jackie Chan beams as he carries the Paralympic torch at the 2024 opening ceremony
Hollywood icon Jackie Chan has beamed as he carried the torch for the start of the Paralymic Games.
Chan, 70, took to the streets of Paris ahead of the opening ceremony.
The actor, martial artist and stunt actor was wearing a white tracksuit and his trademark glasses. He waved to the crowd gathered on both sides of the street as he made his way through the historic city.
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Hollywood icon Jackie Chan has beamed has he carried the torch for the start of the Paralymic Games. AP
Chan has starred in over 150 movies throughout his incredible career.
The actor recently marked his 70th birthday, taking to social media to express his shock at the milestone.
"Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop for a second - l'm 70 years old already?" he said.
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Chan has starred in over 150 movies throughout his incredible career. AP
"Especially for us stunt people, we don't know how lucky we are to be able to grow old."
He continued: "I've been in the entertainment business for 62 years and I cherish every moment because I'm lucky I'm still filming today.
"Recently my staff have been going through my photo archives and found so many memorable photos. I've selected a few to post with this message," he said.
"Looking at these photos brings back so many fond memories. All I can say is: I love making movies and I love you all.
The iconic actor recently celebrated his 70th birthday. AP
"A big thank you to everyone for all your birthday wishes. Hope everyone stays happy and healthy!"
Chan joined dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied and French actress Elsa Zylberstein for the torch relay.
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He joined dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied and French actress Elsa Zylberstein for the torch relay. AP
More than 4,000 athletes with physical, visual and intellectual impairments participated in a parade down the Champs-Elysees to the Place de la Concorde in central Paris.
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games begin with the opening ceremony on August 28 and will run through to September 8.
Watch every moment, every medal of the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 live and free on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now. Plus, every event streaming ad free, live and on demand with 4K on Stan Sport.
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