“Flame of Hope”: Paraplegic French Tennis Player Kevin Piette Carries Olympic Torch in Viral Video

In a heartwarming moment, Kevin Piette, a former French Tennis player who lost his ability to walk because of a bike accident, walks proudly with the Olympic Torch. For the past 10 years, Kevin has been in his wheelchair, and sometimes he uses the high-tech exoskeleton, which allows him to walk. 

A viral video shows Kevin walking on the streets with the Olympic torch. It was shared on X by a user, and the video has garnered more than 65 lakh views, with close to 2 lakh likes. The video was shared with a caption that reads, “Kevin Piette, paraplegic since an accident, made history today by carrying the Olympic flame with his exoskeleton!”

The exoskeleton helped Kevin Piette stand on his feet again and walk with the Olympic torch. 

Check out the viral video:

And people in the comment section were praising Piette for his determination. 

One of the users said, “Dat smile!! Good for him. He should recreate Techno Viking next. That would be a great follow-up to this lifetime experience.”

“Flame of Hope: Carrying the Olympic Torch, Kevin symbolizes courage, inclusion, and progress. Let’s cheer Kevin for this remarkable torchbearer!,” said another one. 

“It is so refreshing to see good things in this world.  What an accomplishment all the people involved in inventing and making the exoskeleton come alive,” wrote a third user. 

“It would be cheaper to give every paraplegic an exoskeleton than all the modifications to every building to handle wheelchairs,” said a fourth user. 

“I love how his wife (I assume) is behind him mimicking his steps. This is a happy video, look at his smile!”