Published: 14:09, August 3, 2025 | Updated: 15:22, August 3, 2025
Torch for 15th National Games unveiled as 100-day countdown begins
By Wang Zhan
Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows the torch for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
A 100-day countdown launch ceremony for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Paralympic Games, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games was held in Shenzhen on Saturday.
The event featured the unveiling of the games' torch, medals for the Paralympic Games, podium attire, and victory ceremony music.
This image shows the torch "Blossom" of the 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
Named "Blossom", the shape of the torch's design, in line with the emblem, embodies the beauty of fireworks, symbolizing Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao to shine together, according to the event organizer.
This image shows the top of the torch of the 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
The top of the torch is shaped like a wave, highlighting the Greater Bay Area's pioneering spirit of innovation and its historical heritage as a part of the Maritime Silk Road.
This image shows a peony pattern at the bottom of the torch of the 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
The peony pattern at the bottom of the torch symbolizes the motherland's care for Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows a performance at the 100-day countdown launch ceremony for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows a performance at the 100-day countdown launch ceremony for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows a performance at the 100-day countdown launch ceremony for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows the event uniforms for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows the flame lantern for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Photo taken on Aug 2, 2025 shows the flame cauldron for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)This image shows a medal for the Paralympic Games of the 15th National Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This image shows the gold medal for the Paralympic Games of the 15th National Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This image shows medals for the Paralympic Games of the 15th National Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This image shows podium attire for China's 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
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