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The Olympic torch is a remnant of the flame from the previous Olympic games. The relay itself is to unify countries and spread the Olympic spirit.

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The reason for the lighting of the Olympic Torch is to continue a Greek tradition. In ancient times, the torch was lit at the opening of every Olympic Games.

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well i don't know and care but i think its for light

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it is to represent the opening of the olympic games

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the reason for the Olympic torch is that represents the Olympics

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because it is to do with the Olympics.

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