 was there. There was a huge sense of relief. For a moment, it felt really good. I could hear screams and laughter around me. But she says the ban has not yet impacted rates. About 75 percent of women in the Gambia have gone through this non-medical procedure. Gabriela Emanuel, NPR News. Hundreds of people helped carry the Olympic torch through the French capital today, mid two days of celebrating for the official kickoff of the summer games at the end of the month.