14th National Winter Games torch relay concludes

Wang Guifen, the first bearer of the torch relay of the 14th National Winter Games, holds a torch at Manzhouli Port. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

The torch relay of the 14th National Winter Games took place in the city of Hulunbuir in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Feb 3.

A total of 65 torchbearers from various walks of life passed the flame of the 14th National Winter Games through means such as running, driving, horseback riding, and all-terrain snowmobiles.

The torch of the 14th National Winter Games arrives at the Inner Mongolia Ice Sports Training Center. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

At around 9:15 am, the first torch bearer departed from Manzhouli Port, passing through Chen Barga Banner and Hailaar district. After a relay that spanned 6 hours and 230 kilometers, it arrived at the Inner Mongolia Ice Sports Training Center, the main venue of the games, at around 3 pm.

With thousands of spectators, a closing ceremony was held, marking the successful conclusion of the 14th National Winter Games torch relay.

The torch relay of the 14th National Winter Games finishes on Feb 3. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]