2008 Olympic medal Hetian jade
The medals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics were made of Hetian jade from Qinghai (known as Kunlun jade at that time). Among them, the gold medal was white jade, the silver medal was blue white jade, and the bronze medal was green jade. These three colors of jade matched the colors of gold, silver, and bronze medals reasonably. The contrast was large, forming a better visual effect. Moreover, the price of jade decreased from white jade, blue white jade, to green jade, which was also consistent with the value of gold, silver, and bronze medals. At that time, the material selection standards were extremely strict. They required the color tone to be uniform, and it had to be delicate, dense, warm, and soft. The material was tough and could not have any flaws. In the end, the Qinghai material from the Golmud Kuangqu was selected. It should be noted that this material selection did not match the characteristics of Qinghai's new pit material. Although the circulation of Qinghai's new pit material accounted for more than 90% of Qinghai's material, the national standard had not been revised in 2008. Most Kunlun jade was excluded from the narrow sense of Hetian jade. At that time, there was no such thing as Qinghai's new pit material. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
2008 Olympic medal, Kunlun Jade
The Kunlun jade used in the medals of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games had many characteristics. Kunlun jade had a fine texture, elegant and refreshing, good oiliness, and high clarity. It could be divided into white jade, gray jade, sapphire, white belt green, sugar bag white, and other types. It mainly had three producing areas: the Sancha River Jade Mine, the Tora Sea Jade Mine, and the Small Kitchen Fire Jade Mine. It was formed 250 million years ago in the late Palaeozoic-era, and was formed by the erosion of intermediate-acid intrusions into the titanic marble. In the Beijing Olympics, the gold medal was made of white jade, the silver medal was made of bluish white jade, and the bronze medal was made of sapphire. The reasons for choosing Kunlun jade as the medal jade were as follows: from the color matching point of view, the color of these three kinds of jade and the color matching of gold, silver and bronze were reasonable. The contrast was large and they complemented each other. From the material characteristics, Qinghai jade (Kunlun jade) was more spiritual and relatively transparent. Under the same thickness, the light transmission rate was greater than Hetian jade. Its storage capacity was large, the material was large, and the volume was large, so large materials could be mined. Moreover, the color was more symmetrical, which could guarantee the same quality of the medal. The gold medal of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was made of pure silver and white jade, plated with no less than 6 grams of pure gold. Kunlun jade has a Mohist hardness of 6.5 and a density of 2.95. It contains more than 90% tremolite, and also contains a part of the sun and iron sun. "Kunlun jade" was the old name of Hetian jade in Qinghai, and now it had basically been classified into the broad category of Hetian jade. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Beijing Olympic Games gold medal inlaid with jade
The "gold-inlaid jade" medal of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was a unique medal design. The design concept was to combine gold and jade, which symbolized honor and virtue, to symbolize the "golden and jade fate" in China traditional culture, reflecting the China people's praise of the Olympic spirit and the praise of athletes. The design of the medal was inspired by the ancient China dragon pattern jade. The gold, silver, and bronze medals were made of white jade, bluish-white jade, and green jade from Kunlun jade. The colors were in line with aesthetics. The design of the gold-inlaid jade medal was created by the team of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The jade material came from the Kunlun jade of the Kunlun Mountains in Qinghai. The Kunlun jade was transported to Yangzhou for processing. Finally, it was inlaid and cast by the Shanghai Mint. In terms of craftsmanship, in order to ensure the safety of the combination of jade and metal, to meet the needs of wearing and displaying, a special process was used. For example, special silica gel was applied between the metal and jade, and a groove was opened on the side of the medal and a silica gel O-ring was embedded. A silica gel pad was added at the bottom, which allowed the medal to fall freely from a certain height (such as 2 - 3 meters) without being damaged. The ribbon of the medal was made of mulberry silk and polyester-based chemical fiber double-sided fine weaving. After high-tech nanotechnology treatment, it was waterproof, moth-proof, anti-pollution, fire-resistant, and never faded. Even the boxes that contained the medals were all wooden lacquer boxes. They were square, implying that the four corners of the world were perfect. The pure silver part of the medal was plated with 6 grams of pure gold. In addition to the cost of the jade and production, its collection value was high, not only because of its excellent production, but also because "gold is valuable and jade is priceless." After a fire broke out in the home of a Russian Olympic champion in Beijing, the medal was still intact, not even broken. It could be seen that the workmanship was excellent and the materials were carefully selected. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Olympic Medal 2024
The design of the 2024 Paris paralympics medals was inspired by the landmark of Paris, the Tour de France. The biggest highlight was that each medal was inlaid with a piece of original construction material taken from the Tour de France. As of the morning of September 8,2024, the China delegation had won 94 gold, 73 silver, and 49 bronze medals in the Paris paralympics. The total number of medals was 216 and ranked first. The British team had 45 gold, 38 silver, and 26 bronze medals, with a total of 109 medals, ranking second. The US team had 32 gold, 38 silver, and 22 bronze medals, with a total of 92 medals, ranking third. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Books on Hetian Jade
There are many books about Hetian jade. The following are some recommendations: "Appreciation of Hetian Jade"( ): This book introduced the history, culture, geography, craftsmanship and other aspects of Hetian Jade in detail. It was a more comprehensive guide to the appreciation of Hetian Jade. 2 Hetian Jade Culture Manual ( ): This book mainly introduced the cultural significance of Hetian jade in China, as well as the production process and technology of Hetian jade. It is helpful to understand the cultural value of Hetian jade. 3 "The Art of Hetian Jade"( ): This book mainly introduced the application of Hetian jade in artistic creation, including painting, sculpture, jade design, etc. It is helpful to appreciate the artistic charm of Hetian jade. 4 "Hetian Jade Carving Art"( ): This book details the history, style, techniques and other aspects of Hetian jade carving art, as well as the creation process and appreciation of the works of Hetian jade carving artists. It is helpful for learning Hetian jade carving art. 5. Chinese Jade Culture ( ): This book introduced the history, styles, types, and other aspects of Chinese jade culture, as well as the basic skills and craftsmanship of jade production. It is helpful to understand Chinese jade culture.
Kuerle Hetian jade
The Bazhou area of Xinjiang, where Korla was located, was rich in Hetian jade, mainly made of Qiemo sugar white jade, which occupied an important part of Hetian jade. Due to the existence of Qiemo Mountain materials, the jade trading market in Korla often attracted Uighur jade merchants to set up stalls, which also attracted jade lovers from all over the country to come to buy jade. The quality of Hetian jade in the Kuerle region of Xinjiang was famous. Its origin was mainly distributed in the edge of the Talimu Basin, such as Qiemo County, Ruoqiang County, etc. The production of Hetian jade in the Kuerle region accounted for nearly 60% of the total production of the country. It was the main production area of Hetian jade in China. The Hetian jade here had fine texture and warm color, which had extremely high artistic value and collection value. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Olympic Medal Rankings
The following is the medal rankings of some of the Olympic Games: - In the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, the Soviet Union led with 55 gold medals, followed by East Germany and the United States. The China delegation entered the top 10 of the medal table for the first time with 5 gold, 11 silver and 12 bronze medals. - In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the Commonwealth of Independent States dominated the gold medals, followed by the United States with 37 gold medals. The China delegation entered the top four of the medal table for the first time with 16 gold medals, 22 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals. - In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the United States led the medal table with 44 gold medals, while the China delegation consolidated their position with 16 gold, 22 silver, and 12 bronze medals. - In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the United States, Russia, and China formed a three-legged situation. The Chinese delegation entered the top three of the medal table for the first time with 28 gold, 16 silver, and 15 bronze medals. - In the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, the China delegation had 32 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals. - In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China topped the gold medal rankings for the first time with 48 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze medals. - At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janero, the U.S. delegation topped the medal table with 46 gold medals, the British delegation came in second with 27 gold medals, and the China delegation came in third with 26 gold medals. - In the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Norway ranked first with 14 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze medals, Germany ranked second with 14 gold, 10 silver and 7 bronze medals, and China ranked 16th with 1 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze medals. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Olympic Medal Ranking
The following is the situation of the top countries in the previous Olympic medal rankings: - United States: Total medals: 3027, including 1173 gold medals, 961 silver medals, and 893 bronze medals. The United States had never been absent from the first Olympic Games. It had a clear advantage in track and field, swimming, and other events. It had topped the Olympic medal table 15 times. - Former Soviet Union: Total medals: 1204, 473 gold medals, 376 silver medals, 355 bronze medals. Although the Soviet Union had disintegrated, it had left behind brilliant achievements in the Olympic Games. - Germany: Total medals: 1002, 319 gold medals, 329 silver medals, 354 bronze medals. Germany rose rapidly after the war, winning gold medals in track and field, football, handball, shooting, fencing, and other events. - United Kingdom: 948 medals, 296 gold medals, 320 silver medals, 332 bronze medals. The United Kingdom was a long-time participant in the Olympic Games. Many Olympic events originated from the United Kingdom, and it performed well in track and field, rowing, and sailing. As of 2024, China had participated in 12 Olympic Games and won a total of 304 gold medals. In the overall gold medal list, it had surpassed the United Kingdom and ranked third, only behind the United States and the former Soviet Union. The medals in the previous Olympic Games were as follows: - 1988 Seoul Olympics: 5 gold, 11 silver, 12 bronze, a total of 28 medals. - 1992 Barcelona Olympics: 16 gold, 22 silver, 16 bronze, a total of 54 medals. - 1996 Atlanta Olympics: 16 gold, 22 silver, 12 bronze, a total of 50 medals. - 2000 Sydney Olympics: 28 gold, 16 silver, 15 bronze, a total of 59 medals. - 2004 Athens Olympics: 32 gold, 17 silver, 14 bronze, a total of 63 medals. - 2008 Beijing Olympics: 48 gold medals, 22 silver medals, 30 bronze medals, a total of 100 medals. This was the first and only time that China ranked first in the medal rankings. - 2012 London Olympics: 39 gold, 31 silver, 22 bronze, a total of 92 medals. - 2016 Rio Olympics: 26 gold, 18 silver, 26 bronze, a total of 70 medals. - 2020 Tokyo Olympics: 38 gold, 32 silver, 18 bronze, a total of 88 medals. - 2024 Paris Olympics: 40 gold, 27 silver, 24 bronze (as of August 12, 2024). While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Olympic medal rankings
At the 2024 Paris paralympics, the final medal rankings were as follows: China ranked first with 94 gold, 76 silver, and 50 bronze medals, and all four individual medals were ranked first. The United Kingdom ranked second with 49 gold, a certain number of silver and bronze medals, and a total of 124 medals. The United States ranked third with 36 gold, a certain number of silver and bronze medals, and a total of 105 medals. The Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, and other countries ranked behind. Since the 2004 Athens paralympics, China had been ranked first in the paralympics gold medal count and medal count for six consecutive years. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
2020 Olympic Swimming Medal
There were a total of 35 medal events in the swimming competition of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (excluding marathon swimming). The United States topped the gold medal rankings with 11 gold, 10 silver, and 9 bronze medals, close to a triple-double. Australia had 9 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals; the United Kingdom had 4 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal; China had 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal; the Russian Olympic Committee delegation had 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal; the host, Japan, had 2 gold and 1 silver medal; Canada, Austria, South Africa, and Tunis had 1 gold medal; and China Hong Kong, had 2 silver medals. The three gold medals won by the China swimming team were the men's 200m medley (Wang Shun), the women's 200m butterfly (Zhang Yufei), and the women's 4x200m freestyle (Yang Junxuan, Tang Muhan, Zhang Yufei, and Li Bingjie). The two silver medals were the 4x100m men's and women's medley relay (Xu Jiayu, Yan Zibei, Zhang Yufei, and Yang Junxuan), and the women's 100m butterfly (Zhang Yufei). The bronze medal was the women's 400m freestyle (Li Bingjie). While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
2020 Olympic Medal List
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (32nd Summer Olympic Games) medal rankings are as follows: 1. United States: 39 gold, 41 silver, 33 bronze, a total of 113 medals; 2. China: 38 gold, 32 silver, 19 bronze, a total of 89 medals; 3. Japan: 27 gold, 14 silver, 17 bronze, a total of 58 medals; 4. United Kingdom: 22 gold, 20 silver, 22 bronze, a total of 64 medals; 5. Russia Olympic team: 20 gold, 28 silver, 23 bronze, a total of 71 medals; 6. Australia: 17 gold, 7 silver, 22 bronze, a total of 46 medals. The philippines, Qatar, and bermuda won their first gold medals in the olympics, while Turkmenistan, san marino, and burkinabé won their first olympics medals. In addition, on February 18,2022, the International Court of Arbitration for Sports found that the British sprinter, Chikindu Uja, violated anti-performance-enhancing regulations during the Tokyo Olympics. The silver medal that the British team won in the men's 4× 100m relay final of the Tokyo Olympics was stripped. The Canada team made up for the silver medal and the China team made up for the bronze medal. This was also the first medal that the China men's 4× 100m relay team won in the Olympics. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!