Paralympic Torch

The Rio Torches 2016, Olympic and Paralympic, were born together, fruits of a single conceptual platform of Passion and Transformation, which is the essence of Rio brands 2016.

The decision to start from a single concept of creation reflects the sense of equality and the equivalence of importance of the two objects. When closed, therefore, the two torches are equivalent. Open, Olympic and Paralympic souls reveal themselves, with its particularities.

At the Rio Paralympic Games Torch 2016, sinuous and continuous reliefs simulate the high and low points of the life of a Paralympic athlete, based on determination and achievements. Its quadrangular texture refers to the four Paralympic values ​​- courage, determination, inspiration and equality - which are also recorded in braille on the object.

By lighting the flame of the Paralympic Games, let's give birth to inspiring examples. Celebrating creativity, diversity and willpower. It will be the moment to awaken awareness to a truth that, although obvious, can sometimes go unnoticed: differences don't make us different. The flame is carried through the torches, in a relay that takes the Paralympic message beyond the host city and ends with the lighting of the pyre at the opening ceremony of the Games.

As one of the main innovation attributes of Tochas Rio 2016, the segments open in an upward motion, as a body that expands its limits guided by the values ​​of the Paralympic movement: courage, determination, inspiration and equality.

The floor

Our land, that is part of our history. Represented by the Copacabana boardwalk, the most famous piece of ground in Brazil.

The sea

Organic and fluid ripples represent the sea, so present in the landscapes of Brazil and Rio.

The mountains

The natural beauty of Rio, expressed in the curves of its hills and valleys.

The sky

The highest point of the Paralympic Torch is represented by the Sun, that just like the Brazilian, shines and lights wherever it goes. Its color refers to gold, representing the maximum achievement of the Games.

Pillars

PARALYMPIC SPIRIT

Sinuous and continuous reliefs simulate the ups and downs of a life based on achievements. The fluctuation of the moving elements is the expression of the determination.

HARMONIC DIVERSITY

The union between singular and unequal elements represents the spirit of cooperation and respect. Respect for differences and common goal for sport.

REAL INVOLVEMENT

With Braille inscriptions, communicates values ​​that guide the meeting of positive attitudes, creating a lasting connection that allows a new vision of a world, valuing diversity.

CONTAGING ENERGY

The segments open up like a body that expands and exceeds the predictable limits, in an attitude of overcoming, which excites and inspires.

Braille

The four values ​​of the Rio Paralympic Games 2016 are present in the torch grip area, in bilingual text in Braille, approaching the object to the visually impaired driver:

– Courage
– Determination
– inspiration
– Equality