Chinanews Client Beijing, February 4th. On the evening of February 4th, at the first anniversary of the countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics, the 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics torch "Flying" design was officially released.
The overall appearance of the torch echoes the shape of the main torch tower for the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It is "primed" with auspicious cloud patterns, transitioning from bottom to top to a paper-cut snowflake pattern, which rotates and rises like a ribbon fluttering.
When the torch is handed over, the top can be closely interlocked.
The torch of the Beijing Winter Olympics is red and silver, which means ice and fire meet, and passion is flying.
The red line runs up and down with the turning of the torch, symbolizing the passionate ice and snow track, and also represents the eternal fire, bright and upward, expressing humanity's endless, longing for peace, pursuit of excellence, and the strength of the Olympic movement.
The torch of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics "flying"
The Olympic flame symbolizes light, unity, friendship, peace and justice.
If it is said that the Olympic flame was lit at the ceremony held at the Olympia site in Greece, providing a link between the ancient Olympics and the modern Olympics.
The runner carrying the torch is like the messenger announcing the sacred Olympic truce, conveying the faith of peace during the journey.
A person, a torch, and a group of Olympic flames carrying hope and light, like a countdown clock, running and advancing toward the end of the expectations.
The torch of the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.
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Torch of the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics
Since the beginning of the Winter Olympics, the torch relay has officially become an important part of the Winter Olympics, and the torch has also become the first torch in the history of the Winter Olympics.
The torch is silver in color and consists of a cylindrical handle and a flat oval bowl.
The upper part of the torch is engraved with the Olympic rings and the starting point of the torch relay from "Morgedal" to "Oslo". A total of 94 torchbearers participated in the torch relay.
It is worth mentioning that this fire was not collected from Olympia, Greece, but from the furnace considered to be the former residence of Norheim, the father of skiing in Norway.
The torch of the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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The torch of the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics
This Winter Olympics is the second torch relay in the history of the Winter Olympics.
The shape of the torch is similar to that of the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics. It is made of alloy and uses a hollow process.
The torch is engraved with the words "Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956 Winter Olympics".
Since the torch relay was a way of relaying a torch by multiple torchbearers at that time, the number of torches was very small, so each one of this torch was precious.
The 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics torch.
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Torch of the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics
The torch is made of aluminum alloy, 78.5 cm high, designed by the famous designer john hench.
The burning head part of the torch is similar to the torch of the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, with a three-point hollow carved five-ring pattern, and the English name and emblem of the current Winter Olympics are engraved under the five-ring.
The torch of the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.
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The torch of the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck
The bowl-shaped part of the torch of the Innsbruck Winter Olympics is engraved with the words "1964 Winter Olympics" and "Olympic Rings".
The handle is conical with two metal rings.
At the opening ceremony, the Olympic torch was lit as usual, and it was Austrian male alpine skiing athlete Joseph Reid who assumed this glorious mission.
After the opening ceremony, he was also given a torch to light the main torch tower.
Different from previous sessions, this fire was not taken from Norway, but was ignited from the site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics, just like the Summer Olympics.
1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics.
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Grenoble Winter Olympics 1968
The torch for the Grenoble Winter Olympics is made of copper, with a long and narrow combustion chamber and a jagged upper part.
Part of the handle is covered with cloth.
The upper part is engraved with the words "Xe Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver Grenoble 1968".
The 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics torch.
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1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics torch
The torch for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics consists of a combustion tube and a black alloy handle. It is 56 cm long and is engraved with the text of Sapporo in 1972 and the emblem of this Winter Olympics.
The shape of the black alloy handle echoes the shape of the Olympic torch stand.
The torch held by the passer burns for 10 minutes. This is the first time the Olympic flame has been lit in Asia.
The torch of the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics.
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The torch of the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics
The torch of the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics was inspired by the image of a ski jumping platform and was equipped with a hollow five-ring logo.
The central part is engraved with the inscription "Olympische Winterspiele 1976". It is made of stainless steel and is 73 cm long.
The torch of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics.
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Torch of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics
The torch is 73 cm long, made of aluminum alloy and copper color.
The handle part is wrapped in leather for easy grip.
The torch is shaped like a bowl with a silver ring, and the torch design and materials incorporate modern technology and ancient Greek culture.
The torch of the Sarajevo Winter Olympics in 1984.
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The torch of the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics
The torch is 57.5 cm high and weighs 680 grams. It is composed of a combustion part and a handle. The handle is engraved with the golden "Sarajevo 84" lettering. It is made of stainless steel by the world-renowned sports goods manufacturer Mizuno. .
The 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch.
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1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Torch
The 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch is based on the Calgary Tower. It is 60 cm long, with aluminum alloy top and wooden handle.
The torch burning head is printed with the name, emblem, and Olympic motto (faster, higher, stronger) of the Winter Olympics.
The handle part is laser-engraved with 10 winter sports patterns.
The torch relay of the Winter Olympics lasted 88 days, and about 7,000 torchbearers participated in the relay.
The 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics torch.
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1992 Albertville Winter Olympic Torch
The torch of this Winter Olympics is shaped like a special conch horn. The head of the torch is engraved with the French words "1992, the 16th Winter Olympics" and has an independent number.
The torch of this Winter Olympics is ignited from Olympia as usual and then airlifted to Paris, France.
It was passed on by 5,000 teenagers aged 15-20, passing through 60 cities in 22 regions of France.
The torch of the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics.
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The torch of the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics
The torch for the Winter Olympics is the longest in the previous Winter and Summer Olympics. The torch consists of a long wooden handle and metal on the top, and the length is about 152cm.
The torch is printed with the words "1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics", the Olympic emblem, and sports pictograms.
The birch handle symbolizes Norwegian tradition, and the polished metal sheet on the top reflects the modern technology of its industry.
And choose a flexible and slender shape and a fairly long torch length in order to form a harmonious whole with the torchbearer.
The torch of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.
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Torch of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics
The design concept on the torch of the Nagano Winter Olympics is derived from the ancient Japanese pine torch. It is engraved with sports patterns and the emblem of the current Winter Olympics. The length is 55 cm.
The hexagonal torch represents snow crystals, and silver was chosen to imitate the snow-covered landscape. The yellow rope is a traditional Japanese design element.
The torch of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
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The torch of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
The torch is composed of a handle, a torch body, and a crown. The torch is mainly made of silver and matched with the blazing flame.
The glass crown surrounding the flame at the top of the torch is the first time that glass material has been integrated into the design of the Olympic torch. It represents winter and ice. It is engraved with the motto of this Olympics: light the flame in the heart.
The surface of the torch varies from the aging treatment of the central part (representing the past) to the polishing treatment of the lower part (representing the modern).
The junction of these two surfaces, where the torchbearer holds the torch, symbolizes a bridge between the past and the present.
Torch of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics.
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Torch of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics
The torch for the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics was designed by the well-known design company Pininfarina. It is 77 cm high, 10.5 cm in diameter and 1.85 kg in weight.
The entire torch is made "in the industry standard of racing technology".
The torch looks like an artistic integration of skateboards and ice skates, condensing the characteristics of the Winter Olympics ice and snow projects on the torch perfectly.
The biggest feature of this torch is that the flame burns inside the torch. After ignition, the surrounding area of the torch will be swallowed by the flame, which can ensure that the torch can still burn normally even in windy weather.
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch.
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2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch
The torch for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is about 1 meter long. It has a streamlined design and the color is mainly white. The design is inspired by the snow-covered undulating terrain of Canada and the traces left by skiers when they go down the slope.
The torch is inlaid with the Winter Olympics emblem and a red maple leaf opening.
The maple leaf is a symbol of Canada, and this maple leaf-shaped opening is also the vent of the torch.
The torch of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
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The torch of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
The feather-shaped chrome-plated torch design of the Sochi Winter Olympics is very fashionable and futuristic.
The torch weighs 1.8 kilograms and is about 1 meter long. The interior is red. The overall design is inspired by the story of the Russian national phoenix legend.
On February 9, 2017, local time, in Gangwon-do, South Korea, the torch of the Winter Olympics was officially unveiled at the media briefing for the one-year countdown to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics held at the Gangneung Hockey Center.
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Torch
The torch of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is mainly white and gold. It is 700 mm high, representing the altitude of 700 meters in Pyeongchang.
After the torch is ignited, the flame will burn in 5 directions. This is the "*"-the symbol of Pyeongchang. The symbol is engraved on the lower half and around the top of the torch at the same time.
The design of the torch grip part adopts the "hand in hand" pattern, symbolizing the sacred mission of torchbearers from all over the world to pass the Olympic flame together.
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