The Torch of the Asian Para Games Arrives in Hangzhou Via High-Speed Rail
Hangzhou, China – In an unprecedented move, the torch for the 4th Asian Para Games arrived in Hangzhou yesterday, transported by high-speed rail. This marks a historic moment for the Asian Para Games as it is the first time such advanced means of transportation have been utilized for the torch relay.
Launching the Torch Relay on October 19
The Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Organizing Committee has announced that the torch relay launch ceremony for the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Games will take place on October 19. The relay route will traverse the picturesque “Three Rivers” – Qiantang River, Fuchun River, and Xin’an in Hangzhou, also known as Huang World-level natural ecological and cultural tourism corridor.
The torch relay will kick off in Chun’an County and proceed through Jiande City, Tonglu County, Fuyang District, and Xiaoshan District. Each district and county will hold the torch for half an hour on this momentous day. The relay will culminate with the lighting of the main torch tower at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on October 22.
“Laiguan” – The Torch of Inspiration
The Hangzhou Asian Para Games torch, named “Laiguan,” draws inspiration from the Liangzhu jade cong, showcasing the rich history of Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years. Embracing the essence of Hangzhou, the city flower osmanthus is beautifully represented in the torch’s laurel yellow and rainbow purple colors.
Standing at a height of 756 mm and weighing 1160 grams, the torch symbolizes the game’s concept of “sunshine, harmony, self-improvement, and sharing,” mirroring the spirit of the Asian Para Games. The torch holder’s grip is carefully designed with ergonomic elements, catering specifically to wheelchair athletes.
Notably, the bottom of the torch bears an inscription in Braille, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility for all participants of the Asian Para Games.
Original title: The torch of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou arrived in Hangzhou by high-speed rail and the relay began on October 19
On the morning of October 12, the fire was collected for the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou in Guangzhou, and then the fire took the high-speed train to Hangzhou. This is the first time in the history of the Asian Para Games that high-speed trains have been used to transport fire.
The Paper learned from the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Organizing Committee that the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Games torch relay launch ceremony will be held on October 19, and will be held on the “Three Rivers” (ie Qiantang River, Fuchun River and Xin’an) in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Huang World-level natural ecological and cultural tourism corridor), the order of the relay is Chun’an County, Jiande City, Tonglu County, Fuyang District, Xiaoshan District, each district, county (city) will passes for half an hour. day, and finally in October The main torch tower was lit at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on the 22nd.
The Hangzhou Asian Para Games torch is named as “Laiguan”. The design concept is derived from the Liangzhu jade cong which shows the history of five thousand years of Chinese civilization and the city flower of Hangzhou, the osmanthus. the whole body is laurel yellow and rainbow purple, with an overall height of 756 mm. The net weight is 1160 grams, which echoes the “fire” of the Asian Games torch and symbolizes the game concept of “sunshine, harmony, self-improvement and sharing”. Braille is engraved on the bottom of the torch. The team studied the ergonomic elements of the torch holder’s grip and designed a special torch holder for wheelchair athletes.
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