A Project of the Passing The Torch Initiative (PTI)
We are actively seeking OLY & PLY athletes (active and retired), City officials, and other Olympic & Paralympic inspired stakeholders to help relight the Spirit & Flames of the Games in their Host Cities and beyond ... because our role of in SPORT and PEACE does not end with the competitions.
OPC PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE ... As Easy as 1-2-3!
STEP 1: Light a Flame
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 2: Make a Statement
Help light a OPC Flame (real or proxy) on ‘Olympic Truce Day' (one week before Opening Ceremonies) by joining a Host City Team as an individual or organization.
Step 2: Make a Statement
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 2: Make a Statement
Identify and work with other local stakeholders and Partners/PEACE Groups to share OPC Values (see OPC Proclamation/Shield below) before and between the Games.
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Design and manage unique, fun OPC Add-On Events & Activities with your Host City Team ... based on local needs, interests, and resources.
OPC Local Stakeholders ... WE invite you to join the team!
Join a/any Host City Team if you are an Olympic-inspired enthusiast of the Games. The sites of the Games are hallowed grounds and the Spirit of the Games does not have to end with the competitions. Keep it alive locally forever by re-igniting the light for each new Olympiad.
OPC BASICS
Our Vision
• Imagine all 63* Host Cities of the Olympic, Paralympic, & Youth Games relighting symbolic flames in a global, unified, and synchronized celebration on the eve of each new set of Games -- kicking off at LA 2028.
• To this add on-the-ground local events and programs developed with local PEACE partners promoting the core ideals and values of the Games (Peace
through sport!) to youth and others.
• Then imagine the entire effort led by athletes and other inspired local officials and stakeholders working together to keep the Spirit of the Games alive, long after the competitions end and the Games move on.
• This is the essence of OLY PLY PEACE CITIES 28 (OPC28).
[* as of 2026]
Our Mission & Goals
• Engage and empower Host City athletes and stakeholders.
• Create a brand-new Olympic & Paralympic tradition within the international movement based on the essential PEACE mission of the mission of the Games.
• Showcase each Host City’s unique traditions, experiences, and hallowed grounds -- uniting all Cities globally as enduring platforms of peace.
• OPC 28 GOALS:
1. Sign up 63 OPC Host Cities
2. Build 63 Host City Teams
3. Implement Steps 1 & 2 Above in all Cities
4. Identify feasible Add-On Programs
5. Identify possible PEACE Partners
6. Sign-up Global/Local Sponsors
OLY PLY Athlete Led
OLY PLY Athlete Led
• OLY PLY CITIES/OPC 28 is an athlete-led project coordinated by the U.S.-based and globally-oriented Passing The Torch Initiative, a project of Empowerment Works*
• OPC 28 is independent and decentralized as well as complementary and reinforcing of other Olympic & Paralympic events (such as the June 23 Olympic Day) and entities (such as the IOC, IPC, NOCs, OCOGs, WOA, WUOC, etc.).
• We welcome the participation and support from these and other local and global OLY/PLY stakeholders. [* A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; EIN: 31-179-6801]
• For more information, see ABOUT US tab or contact Charles Altekruse, OLY (OPC Project Manager) at caltekruse@caconsult.org and Mobile/WhatsApp +1 510-913-3669; Skype: caltekruse ... or ... Andras 'Andy' Toro, OLY at teamandytoro@gmail.com and Mobile/WhatsApp: +1 510-685-7330
OPC VALUES (Shield/Poster)
OPC PROCLAMATION
Host Cities of the Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Games (c. 2026)
