Get ready to cheer! The legendary Yang Yang, a trailblazer in short track speed skating, will be carrying the torch at the upcoming Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Yang Yang made history by winning two gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, becoming the Chinese mainland's first Winter Olympic champion. Her incredible skills didn't stop there—she also secured 7 gold medals and 1 silver medal across three editions of the Asian Winter Games.
As the torchbearer, Yang Yang symbolizes excellence and perseverance, inspiring a new generation of athletes to reach for their dreams. We're excited to see her bring that same passion and energy to Harbin 2025!
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