Biathlon youth world champion Sara Scattolo, right, lit the Flame before handing the Torch to EOC President Spyros Capralos ©EOC

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The Torch will now go on a 10-stop tour before ending up at the Piazza Unità d’Italia in Trieste on 21 January for the Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 Opening
Ceremony ©EOC
The Torch will now go on a 10-stop tour before ending up at the Piazza Unità d’Italia in Trieste on 21 January for the Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 Opening Ceremony ©EOC
Capralos began the event with an address in the Museum of the Ara Pacis, which is an altar dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace ©EOC
Capralos began the event with an address in the Museum of the Ara Pacis, which is an altar dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace ©EOC
The Greek official noted how next year's Winter European Youth Olympic Festival will mark 30 years since the inaugural edition in Aosta, also in Italy ©EOC
The Greek official noted how next year's Winter European Youth Olympic Festival will mark 30 years since the inaugural edition in Aosta, also in Italy ©EOC
Italian National Olympic Committee President Giovanni Malagò stated that Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 would help lead towards Italy's hosting of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games ©EOC
Italian National Olympic Committee President Giovanni Malagò stated that Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 would help lead towards Italy's hosting of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games ©EOC
It is hoped that stars from the Winter EYOF, scheduled from January 21 to 28 next year, can use it as a springboard to compete at Milan Cortina 2026 ©EOC
It is hoped that stars from the Winter EYOF, scheduled from January 21 to 28 next year, can use it as a springboard to compete at Milan Cortina 2026 ©EOC
Following the various addresses, the ceremony was taken outside to see the Torch being lit ©EOC
Following the various addresses, the ceremony was taken outside to see the Torch being lit ©EOC
Capralos also handled the Torch with Friuli Venezia Giulia President Massimiliano Fedriga ©EOC
Capralos also handled the Torch with Friuli Venezia Giulia President Massimiliano Fedriga ©EOC
The Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 mascot Kugy will appear at each stop of the Torch Relay ©EOC
The Friuli Venezia Giulia 2023 mascot Kugy will appear at each stop of the Torch Relay ©EOC
Unlike traditional Torch Relays where it is transported by runners, the Flame of Peace 
will travel across the country via an EOC lorry ©EOC
Unlike traditional Torch Relays where it is transported by runners, the Flame of Peace will travel across the country via an EOC lorry ©EOC