The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games are about to begin! Do you know the history of the Winter Paralympic Games?
The athletes participating in the Winter Paralympic Games are people with disabilities. After the end of the Second World War, winter sports for the disabled gradually developed as many wounded soldiers and ordinary people tried to re-engage in skiing.
From 1976 in Önscherzvik, Sweden, to Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018, the Winter Paralympic Games have been held for 12 years.
The following small series takes you to review and see what are the different highlights of the Winter Paralympic Games?
1976 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Öncherzvik, Sweden
Emblem of the 1976 Winter Paralympic Winter Paralympic Games in Öncherzvik, Sweden
1980 Winter Paralympic Games in Yelo, Norway
Emblem of the 1980 Winter Paralympic Winter Olympics in Geilo, Norway
Medal at the 1980 Winter Paralympic Games in Yeleú, Norway
1984 Winter Paralympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria
Emblem of the 1984 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria
Medal at the 1984 Winter Paralympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria
1988 Winter Paralympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria
1992 Paralympic Winter Games in Albertville, France
Emblem of the 1992 Albertville Winter Paralympic Winter Games in France
The mascot of the 1992 Winter Paralympic Games in Albertville, France, is named Alpy, and the image comes from a mountain called Grande Motte in Tigne, France.
1994 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway
Emblem of the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Paralympic Games
The image of Sondre, the mascot of the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Paralympic Games, is a troll in Nordic folklore.
The name pays homage to the Norwegian Sondre Norheim, a pioneer of modern skiing.
Medal at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Paralympic Games
1998 Paralympic Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan
Emblem of the 1998 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan
The mascot of the 1998 Winter Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan, was a rabbit named Parabbbit, which was cute and lively.
Medal at the 1998 Nagano Winter Paralympic Games in Japan
2002 Winter Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City, USA
The emblem of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Paralympic Games consisted of three emblems of different shapes. The top of the emblem represents the head of the Paralympic athlete and also symbolizes the unity of the global Disability Olympic Movement. The two smooth lines in the middle of the emblem represent the athletes in motion. The bottom of the emblem is designed as a tadpole-like logo in green, red and blue on the Paralympic flag.
The mascot of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Paralympic Games was the otter "Otto". Paleo-Indian tribes consider otters to be among the strongest of all animals. The dynamism and agility it embodies symbolize the athleticism of every Paralympic athlete.
Medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Paralympics
In 2002, the mainland sent four athletes to the Salt Lake City Winter Paralympic Games for the first time.
2006 Winter Paralympic Games in Turin, Italy
The three-part graphic above the emblem of the 2006 Winter Paralympic Winter Games in Turin represents the human body, and the upward movement trend heralds energy, joy and the desire to constantly pursue higher levels.
The design of the emblem is three colors: green, blue and red: blue is the color of ice and snow, and has long represented Italian sports in the world sports world; green symbolizes nature and The picturesque scenery of Italy; red - the color of passion, is the best expression of the vitality, enthusiasm and perseverance of Paralympic athletes.
The mascot of the 2006 Winter Paralympic Games in Turin was the snowflake "Astor". It has a body as light as a snowflake, as well as snowflake-like colors and structures, showing the spirit of the Paralympic Games, sublimating the participants' athletic achievements and transcending their own disabilities.
The medals at the 2006 Winter Paralympic Games in Turin were characterized by the use of a combination of colours to reflect the fine, simple and elegant Italian style. The front of the medal is the red, blue and green logo of the International Paralympic Committee, and the back is the olympic motif of the Winter Paralympic Games. Designers believe that such a color combination fully reflects the spirit of the Paralympic Games and the vitality, energy and passion of athletes on the field.
2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada
The emblem of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympic Games will embed dots and lines in the surface, forming an image combination of the overall surface, with strong Canadian characteristics, vividly reflecting the harmonious relationship between man and nature. This visual system both echoes and has its own characteristics of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, with the interpretation of blue and green making the Paralympic Games vibrant and exciting.
The mascot of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics was an elf named Sumi, who was set as an animal patron saint with thunderbird wings and black bear feet, and a hat on his head, also from an orca, a flying animal patron saint who is passionate about protecting the environment.
The surface of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympic Medal is not flat, with undulating waves, reminiscent of the landscapes common in the 2010 Winter Olympics and elsewhere in Canada – waves, flying snow and mountains. The Winter Paralympic medals are shaped like ravens and are an animal worshipped by the Aborigines of Canada's West Coast. The designers believe that Paralympic athletes are like ravens, sometimes facing challenges, but being able to overcome difficulties and overcome adversity.
2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia
The new emblem is in line with the emblem of the Sochi Winter Olympics and incorporates Paralympic elements, implying that disabled athletes will continue to inspire and inspire the world through their competitions.
The mascots of the 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics are "Flame Boys" and "Snowflake Girls". The Secretary-General of the Russian Paralympic Committee, Terrentiev, commented that the symbols of the Paralympic Games are boys and snow girls with bows and arrows, they are selected by the Paralympic champions, and the first Paralympic Games in Russian history have brought a good change to the lives of millions of disabled people.
The medals at the 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games were designed with a very Russian national style, which is bright and unique. The main body of the medal is divided into two parts, one side is a solid part that reflects the properties of the gold, silver and bronze medal, and the other side is a silver and white hollow inlay design.
At the Sochi Winter Paralympic Games in Russia, China sent 10 athletes to participate in two major and 6 minor events such as Paralympic cross-country skiing and wheelchair curling, among which the wheelchair curling team won the 4th place, creating the best result for China to participate in the Winter Paralympic Games at that time.
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympic Games in South Korea
The emblem of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympic Games 2018 represents the Korean characters of ice and snow, and the colors adopt the traditional colors of Korea and the colors of the five Olympic rings – the five square colors (blue, red, yellow, white, black), symbolizing the sportsmanship of the disabled, the non-disabled, the athletes and the global audience, and also depicting a world of peace and hope that transcends race, region and disability.
The mascot of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games is the Asian black bear "Bandabi". It is a symbol of strong will and courage, and the Asian black bear is also a representative animal of Gangwon Province. The "banda" in "Bandabi" is derived from "bandal", which refers to the crescent-shaped white spots on the chest of Asian black bears, while "bi" has the meaning of celebrating the Olympic Games.
The medals of the PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games 2018 are engraved in Braille with the emblem of "PyeongChang 2018" and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). In order to emphasize the concept of "equality" pursued by the Paralympic Games, the patterns of mountains, clouds, trees and winds symbolizing Pyeongchang were also engraved horizontally. The Winter Paralympic medals, like the Winter Olympic medals, are surrounded by a slit of the Korean "Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018" and are made of high-quality Hanbok silk fabrics to emphasize the exquisite beauty of Korea.
On March 17, 2018, in the final wheelchair curling event of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympic Games, the Chinese team narrowly defeated Norway 6-5 and won the gold medal. This is the first gold medal and the first medal won by the Chinese delegation at the Winter Paralympic Games, achieving a historic breakthrough.
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games
The main body of the emblem of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games resembles the calligraphy font of the Chinese character "fly", the upper half of the line is strong and twisted, and the lower part is soft and round, implying that the athletes have achieved complete success after tenacious struggle and ups and downs, showing the spirit of the Winter Paralympic Games. The emblem uses four highly saturated colors: red, blue, yellow and green. Red represents blood, passion, self-confidence and vigorous vitality, blue represents broad and clean, green conveys the "green Olympic" concept of respecting life and advocating nature in the Winter Paralympic Games, and yellow gives people a sense of clarity, happiness and hope, implying the perseverance and courage of disabled athletes and the spirit of challenging themselves and surpassing themselves.
The mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games, "Snow Rongrong", is based on lanterns. Lanterns represent harvest, festivity, warmth and light. The ruyi shape at the top symbolizes auspicious happiness; the continuous pattern of peace dove and the Temple of Heaven symbolizes peace and friendship, highlighting the characteristics of the place where it was held; the decorative pattern is integrated into the traditional Chinese paper-cutting art; and the snow blocks on the face both represent the meaning of "Ruixue Mega Year". The lantern takes "Chinese red" as the main color, rendering the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year in 2022, the body emits light, implying lighting up dreams, warming the world, representing fraternity, courage and strength, embodying the fighting spirit of winter Paralympic athletes and the concept of the Winter Paralympic Games that inspire the world.
The center of the medal for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games is engraved with the IPC logo, surrounded by the full English name of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games and braille in gold, silver and bronze. The emblem of the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games is engraved in the center of the back of the medal, and the full name Chinese of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games (Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games) is engraved around it. The medal ring is engraved with 13 dots and an arc of movement. The outermost ring on the back of the medal is engraved with the name of the winning athlete's event. The medal symbolizes the athletes of the 13th Winter Olympic Games for The Disabled, creating a wonderful creation like a group of stars.
At the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games, players from the Chinese delegation will compete in all six major events.
Let's expect them to break through themselves, race out of style, and achieve good results!
Source Beijing Daily Client | Intern reporter Zhao Siyao
Edited by Zhao Siyao
Process Editor Tai Shaofeng