Why is there a fire welcoming ceremony before the Winter Olympics?

This sacred ceremony originated from ancient Greek myths and legends.

Before hosting the Olympic Games, the flame will be passed and lit. This sacred ceremony originated from ancient Greek myths and legends. Prometheus went against Zeus' wishes, because he saw that there was no fire on the earth and human life was particularly hard, so he was willing to bear severe punishment and gave fire to mankind.

In memory of Prometheus, man made a torch to pass it. The torch represents light and courage. Passing the torch before the Olympic Games is to pass on courage and unity from generation to generation.

Introduction of Winter Olympics

Olympic Winter Games, referred to as Winter Olympics, referred to as Winter Olympics. Mainly held around the world, it is the largest comprehensive winter sports meeting in the world. It is held every four years, alternating with the Summer Olympic Games from 65438 to 0994.

The participating countries are mainly distributed all over the world, including Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Oceania. Sponsored by the International Olympic Committee. Calculate the number of sessions according to the actual number of sessions.

1986, the IOC plenary session decided to separate the Winter Olympic Games and the Summer Olympic Games from 1994 and hold them every two years. 1992 The Winter Olympics is the last Winter Olympics held in the same year as the Summer Olympics. From 1924 to 20 1 8, it has been held for 23 times, once every four years.

The 24th Winter Olympic Games was held in China, Beijing and Zhangjiakou from February 4 to February 20, 2022.