🌟 Champions from the 19th Asian Games and the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou just got an epic surprise! On Thursday, gold medalists from Team China, China's Hong Kong, China's Macao, and Chinese Taipei received exclusive \"champion stamps\" in Beijing. Talk about a keepsake! 🏅📬
These aren't just any stamps. Crafted by 220 talented artists from the Xiling Seal Art Society—a legendary arts organization founded in 1904 in Hangzhou—each stamp is a masterpiece. 🖌️✨ The society is famed for its traditional stone seal engravings, making these stamps a perfect blend of sports and culture.
🏆 Athletes like Sun Peiyuan, Chang Zhizhao, Tong Xin, Chen Huiying, Wu Yunxuan, Wu Xiaowei, Di Dongdong, Lin Suiling, and Xu Jialing accepted the stamps on behalf of a whopping 693 champions. That's a whole lot of gold! 🥇
The ceremony was graced by big names like Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), along with Xing Bo, Zhang Jiasheng, and You Liang. 🎤
In her speech, Xing highlighted how sports and culture are BFFs, saying they're \"closely related and combine with one another for mutual development.\" She also gave a shoutout to CMG for broadcasting the games globally in stunning 4K and 8K resolutions for the first time. 📺🌍
This celebration not only honors the athletes but also showcases the rich cultural heritage of China. It's a win-win! 🎉
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Commemorative stamps given to Hangzhou Asian and Para Games champions
cgtn.com
