Changchun Winter Games torch and medals officially released, medals contain “Easter eggs”

China News Service, Changchun, October 7 (Reporter Guo Jia) As the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 33rd Universiade Winter Games in Changchun 2027 (hereinafter referred to as the "Changchun Winter Games") begins, the torch, medals, event promotion song, and official uniforms are officially released to the world.

On October 7, in Changchun, Jilin, the torch and official uniforms of the Changchun Winter Games were unveiled. Photo by Zhang Yao

On the 7th, the 100-day countdown to the Changchun Great Winter Games and the launching ceremony of "Great Winter 100LIVE" were held in Changchun. The Changchun Great Winter Games torch is named "Jixiang", which means "good luck, success, soaring wings". The overall shape is inspired by the Changchun city flower Clivia blooming in full bloom, and incorporates elements such as film footage, ice and snow sports icons, snowflakes, ginseng petals, skis, car wheels and other elements.

The torch is 711 mm high, echoing the highest altitude of Changchun City, which is 711 meters. According to reports, the torch is made of high-temperature-resistant alloy and partially uses carbon fiber composite materials independently developed by Jilin to achieve an organic integration of functional attributes and regional scientific and technological innovation characteristics.

On October 7, in Changchun, Jilin, the medals of the Changchun Winter Games were unveiled. Photo by Zhang Yao

The medals of the Changchun Winter Games are named "Jimeng". The design of the medals takes "Eternal Chinese Feelings - Carryable Memory of Changchun" as the core idea. The front is inspired by the traces of ice skates and snowboards passing through the snow, outlining the vigorous and hard-working postures of the athletes, and matching the colorful Changchun Winter Games emblem.

The back of the medal uses the "No. 1 Jade Bird in China" unearthed at the Wutai Mountain site in Nong'an, Changchun as the core design element. The jade bird is inlaid with Jilin pine flower stone. Wu Fulai, chief designer of the medal, said that different pine stones have unique natural textures, which means that each athlete is unique.

This medal also hides an "Easter egg" - a built-in NFC chip. Athletes can tap the medal with their mobile phone to view digital information such as the moment of awarding glory and the scenery of Changchun throughout the four seasons, making a physical medal a "digital portal" that records the honors on the field and connects the city's memories.

On the same day, the promotional songs of the Changchun Winter Games "Shine in Winter" and "We Meet in Changchun" and the six series of official uniforms of the Changchun Winter Games were released simultaneously.