2022 Winter Paralympics torch relay
The 2022 Winter Paralympics torch relay was a three-day event leading up to the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China. In total, 565 torchbearers carried the torch.[1]
| Host city | Beijing, China |
|---|---|
| Torch bearers | 565 |
| Theme | Health, Joy and Energy |
| Start date | 2 March 2022 |
| End date | 4 March 2022 |
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Like the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Paralympic torch also serves as the cauldron
In Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom, the Paralympic Heritage Flame was lit as part of the torch relay on 1 March.[2] The torch relay began on 2 March and ended during the opening ceremony of the Games two days later on 4 March.[2]
Route
- 1 March: The flame was lit in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom
- From 2 March to 4 March: Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.
- 4 March: Beijing National Stadium (Part of opening ceremony).
See also
- 2008 Summer Paralympics torch relay
- 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay
- 2018 Winter Paralympics torch relay
- 2022 Winter Olympics torch relay
- 2022 Asian Games torch relay
- 2022 Asian Para Games torch relay
- 2021 Summer University World Games torch relay
References
- "Excitement mounts as Beijing gears up for Opening". Paralympic.org. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- Lloyd, Owen (1 March 2022). "Paralympic Heritage Flame lit in Games birthplace Stoke Mandeville in run-up to Beijing 2022". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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