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Jul 2024
12m 42s

The Mystery of the Missing Torch: Openin...

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Little time left before the Opening Ceremony and the friends must navigate through the excited crowd. In the crowd Billy recognises a French tennis player Stéphane Houdet who shares his journey of becoming a professional athlete and the lessons he learnt from playing tennis🎾. How will it help our gang? In the thrilling final episode of "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends are in a race against the clock to catch the thief who stole the Olympic Torch and save the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Will they make it in time to catch the thief? Let’s find out - Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Meet wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic champion Stéphane Houdet! Stéphane shares his inspiring journey of becoming a professional player and building a never-give-up mindset. He also helps the Lingokids friends get through the gate to the Opening Ceremony.
New Clue Uncovered: The Lingokids spot the thief escaping with the torch on a boat across the Seine River, leading to an exciting chase.
The Big Reveal: Who is the thief, and why did he take the torch? Tune in to find out!
About Stéphane Houdet:
Stéphane Houdet is a professional wheelchair tennis player who has competed in several Paralympic Games, winning multiple medals. He is passionate about promoting sports and sharing French culture with the world.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try.

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Stéphane Houdet

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