THE torch relay for the rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Olympics is under way. We take a look back to 2012 when the crowds came out to see the torch pass through Gwent on its way to the London Olympics in the summer of that year.

South Wales Argus: Torchbearer 074 Sarah Baker carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Newport.

Sarah Baker carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Newport

South Wales Argus: The olympic torch passing through Maesglas, Newport, from Matthew Thorn.

The olympic torch passing through Maesglas, Newport, from Matthew Thorn

South Wales Argus: The Crowds at Stow Hill Newport. From Alison Phillips, Cwmbran.

The Crowds at Stow Hill Newport. From Alison Phillips, Cwmbran

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South Wales Argus: Torch Bearer at Stow Hill, Newport. From Alison Phillips, Cwmbran.

Torch Bearer at Stow Hill, Newport. From Alison Phillips, Cwmbran

South Wales Argus: Olympic Torch coach on Cardiff Road from Chloe Payne.

Olympic Torch coach on Cardiff Road from Chloe Payne

South Wales Argus: A lovely day and a brilliant turn out for the Olympic Torch - from Chloe Payne

The torch relay in Newport. Picture: Chloe Payne

South Wales Argus: THE torch comes through Monmouth Bridge this morning

The torch passing through Monmouth

South Wales Argus: Lyn Hull carries the torch through Abergavenny town centre

Lyn Hull carries the torch through Abergavenny town centre

South Wales Argus: The torch in Maesglas

The torch in Maesglas

South Wales Argus: Dorothy Turner of Caldicot carrying the torch in Abergavenny

Dorothy Turner of Caldicot carrying the torch in Abergavenny

South Wales Argus: Children in Brynmawr

Children in Brynmawr