The torch relay for China's 14th National Games and the 11th China National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 8th China National Special Olympic Games came to an end in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Sept 12.
Torchbearers hand over the torch flame on Sept 12. [Photo/Xi'an news network]
China's 14th National Games are scheduled to be held on Sept 15-27, with Xi'an as the main host city, while the 11th China National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 8th China National Special Olympic Games will be held on Oct 22-29.
As the last leg of the torch relay, a total of 99 torchbearers participated in the event that day.
With a total length of 9.9 kilometers, the last leg of the torch relay started at the Xi'an International Convention & Exhibition Center and ended at the Xi'an Olympic Sports Center, passing through Huizhan No 1 Road, Ouya Avenue, Bahe East Road, the fitness trial of Bahe East Road Gangxing No 3 Road, and Aoti Avenue.
Torchbearers hand over the torch flame on Sept 12. [Photo/Xi'an news network]
The flame will enter the stadium of the Xi'an Olympic Sports Center on Sept 15 and light the torch tower of China's 14th National Games.
On Oct 22, it will enter the gymnasium of the Xi'an Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium to light the torch tower of the 11th China National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 8th China National Special Olympic Games.
Citizens along Ouya Avenue cheer for torchbearers on Sept 12. [Photo/Xi'an news network]