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 28 AT-A-GLANCE: 3 Steps celebrateD globally & locally
STEP 1: Light a Flame
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 2: Make a Statement
OPC is centered around the synchronized re-lighting of Olympic & Paralympic flames (real or proxy) in Host Cities worldwide to symbolize, celebrate, and promote the PEACE Spirit and Mission of the Games.
Step 2: Make a Statement
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 2: Make a Statement
Host City Teams of individuals and organizations - including local PEACE partners - create events and venues to share the OPC 28 PEACE Values (see OPC Proclamation/Shield below).
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Step 3: Go the Extra Mile
Based on local needs, interests, and resources, Host City Teams can create additional unique and fun OPC Add-On Events & Activities -- before, during, and after the Games.
Become a Host City Team champion! - Join us!
The Games belong to everyone, to all humanity - you do not need to be an athlete to join OPC 28 and become a Host City Team Champion of PEACE.
To celebrate and keep alive Olympic/Paralympic Spirit, join a/any Host City Team from anywhere in the world! JOIN HERE!
OPC 28 BASICS/Overview
Our Vision
• OLY PLY PEACE CITIES 28 (OPC 28) keeps the Spirit of the Games alive in Host Cities forever.
• 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.
• Relighting Host City Olympic/Paralympic flames worldwide is the centerpiece of OPC 28 and will take place biennially one week before each Opening Ceremonies (on 'OLYMPIC TRUCE DAY').
• To this add local events and programs created to promote core values and ideals 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 OLY/PLY Spirit alive, long after the competitions end and the Games move on.
• This is the essence of OLY PLY PEACE CITIES 28 (OPC 28).
[* as of 2026]
Our Mission & Goals
• Engage and empower Olympic & Paralympic inspired enthusiasts in every Host City site (former and awarded).
• Create a brand-new tradition within the international Olympic & Paralympic movement based on the essential PEACE Mission of the Games.
• Showcase each Host City’s unique traditions, experiences, and hallowed grounds -- while uniting all Cities globally as vibrant and enduring platforms of peace.
OPC 28 GOALS (2026-2028):
1. Build out Database (DB) of local stakeholders
2. Build out 63 Host City Teams (Activation MOU)
3. Build out 4 Regional Organizing Committees (1. Americas, 2. Europe W&N, 3. Europe S&E + Africa, 4. Asia & Oceania)
3. Build out Step 1 & 2 implementation (see above) in all Cities
4. Identify feasible Step 3 Add-On Programs in all Cities
5. Identify possible local PEACE Partners
6. Identify possible Global/Local Sponsors
Our OLY PLY-led Project
Our OLY PLY-led Project
• OLY PLY CITIES 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, & Youth Games (c. 2026)
