Starting from the South Lake, the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province
On September 10th, the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. The first torchbearer was Wang Yilu, Jiaxing's first Olympic gold medalist and mixed doubles badminton champion at the Tokyo Olympics.
Starting from the age of 8, Wang Yilu began badminton training and went on to become a national team player on the highest podium of the Olympic Games. He has walked the path of badminton to the top for nearly 20 years.
As the first torchbearer of the Asian Games in Jiaxing, Wang Yilu is deeply honored. "Sports can help me improve my personality, cultivate my resilience and resilience, and I hope to pass on the spirit of the Asian Games through my own torch relay today," he said.
This torch relay was carried by 170 torchbearers, including Swedish overseas Chinese businessman Wang Weijia.
"At the moment when the torch in hand is lit, I feel my heart is also ignited. I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in the 'torch' relay of the Asian Games, and proud to host the third Asian Games in my hometown. Wang Weijia said that the 'torch' in my hand is not only the flame of the Asian Games, but also the flame of dreams." As a Swedish overseas Chinese businessman, I think it represents not only the children of Jiaxing, but also the global Chinese and overseas Chinese, working together to relay for the realization of the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation! "
Yuan Jing, the director of the Propaganda and Education Department at the Nanhu Revolution Memorial Hall, served as the 80th torchbearer and described her mood as "uplifting" that day. "A hundred years ago, the firewood of revolutionary predecessors was ignited on a red boat in South Lake. A hundred years later, the Asian Games firewood was ignited by the shore of South Lake. I think although the era and background of the firewood ignition are different, the spiritual core is consistent: the firewood is passed down and never stops." She said.
September 10th is also Teacher's Day, and the 170th torchbearer is Zhang Xiaoping, a nationally outstanding teacher, Party Secretary and Principal of Jiaxing Experimental Primary School. She told reporters, "Many colleagues, including my former students, came to the scene to cheer for me, which made me very excited." In her opinion, the torch relay not only conveys the torch, but also a spirit of courage and upward struggle. "As long as we overcome difficulties and move forward courageously, everyone can become their own superhero," said Zhang Xiaoping.
According to the introduction, the starting point of the Jiaxing Station transmission route is Zicheng Ruins Park Square, passing through Huancheng South Road, Nanhu Road, and Nanhu Revolution Memorial Hall, and ending at Citizen Square. The main focus is on Jiaxing's historical and cultural heritage, revolutionary culture, and modern urban landscape, with a total length of 8.8 kilometers.
