CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The design for the Games’ medals was unveiled on 26 October 2021. The concept is based on the 2008 Summer Olympics medals and Chinese astronomy and astrology as the games were held coinciding with the Chinese New Year festivities. The uniforms for medal presenters at medal ceremonies were unveiled in January 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Embodying China’s national animal and one of its most widely recognised cultural exports in the Chinese lantern, ‘Bing Dwen Dwen’ and ‘Shuey Rhon Rhon’ are the mascots for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Another important element in the design of the Games is the mascot. Chosen among over 5 thousand submissions from all over the world to represent the 2022 Olympics, this year’s mascot features one of the best known symbols of China-the giant panda.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Instead of riding separately in some 190 small boats, countries around the world should stay together in one giant ship and sail toward a brighter future, and this is why we came up with ‘Together for a Shared Future’ as the official motto for Beijing 2022, ” Xi said.