火炬接力部门负责设计和组织奥林匹克圣火从希腊的奥林匹亚到奥运会举办国，以及环绕国内，最后抵达奥林匹克体育场的火炬传递路线和相关活动。组委会可以成立专门部门。

Torch Relay

　　The Torch Relay area is responsible for the planning and activities related to the passage of the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to and around the host country, up to the Olympic stadium. The OCOG may establish a functional area dealing with Torch Relay aspects.