Participants

Everyone is invited to apply or nominate someone as a Torchbearer by 31 March 2025, following the defined criteria presented on this page. The list of selected participants will be published in April.

Our featured Torchbearers

Frieda Echterhoff

Track & field athlete and Team Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Ambassador

Malik Bourakkadi

Badminton player and Team Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Ambassador

Gina Dittmann

Tennis player and Team Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Ambassador