The 24th Winter Olympic Games will kick off in Beijing on February 4, 2022.
The Sports Department of Chinanews.com has launched a series of column "Hundred Questions about the Winter Olympics", which aims to popularize the knowledge of the Winter Olympics, answer hot questions, share interesting stories of ice and snow, and help everyone have a better viewing experience at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
88th Winter Olympics Questions | Who are the torchbearers of the Beijing Winter Olympics?
As one of the most important events before the opening of the event, the Beijing Winter Olympics Torch Relay will be held in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou from February 2 to 4, and the Beijing Winter Paralympic Torch Relay will be held on March 2. to the 4th.
Some people must be curious, who are the torchbearers of the Beijing Winter Olympics?
It is understood that there are about 1,200 torchbearers for the Beijing Winter Olympics and about 600 torchbearers for the Winter Paralympics. It is selected by the provinces and cities where the Union (Chinese Paralympic Committee) competition area is located, and various sponsoring companies.
Torchbearers of the Winter Olympics come from all walks of life, most of them have made outstanding achievements or made outstanding contributions in this system and field, and they are quite representative and advanced.
Among them are not only advanced model representatives at all levels across the country, but also advanced representatives and celebrities from all walks of life in science, education, culture, and health.
Photo by Jia Tianyong, a reporter from China News Service in the data map
The Winter Olympic torchbearers come from all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across the country. The oldest is 86 years old and the youngest is 14 years old. 53% of them have won honors at or above the provincial and ministerial level, and 57% of them are representatives of production and work.
In addition to Chinese citizens, the torchbearers also have international friends from more than 20 countries and regions.
The torchbearers of the Winter Paralympic Games include outstanding disabled athletes, coaches and outstanding disabled representatives from other industries, as well as a large number of people who are enthusiastic about helping the disabled, promoting the spirit of the Paralympic Games, and contributing to the realization of the vision of the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.
Will the public still have the opportunity to participate in the torch relay?
The answer is yes.
During the torch relay, the official WeChat video account of the Winter Olympics Organizing Committee will launch activities, and publicize and promote through Weibo, Douyin, Kuaishou and Station B.
People participating in the interaction can obtain official electronic certificates and become "Torch Network escorts".
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