Design of the Medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Reverse side of the medal

Obverse face of the medal

The medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is designed with inspiration coming from "bi", China's ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon pattern. The medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are embodiment of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor, sending forth strong Chinese flavor.
The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On the front side, the medal adopts standard design prescribed by the International Olympic Committee. While on the back, the medal is inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem engraved in the metal centerpiece. The design inspiration of the medal hook derives from jade "huang", a ceremonial jade piece with decoration of double dragon pattern and "Pu", the reed mat pattern.
Noble and elegant, the Beijing Olympic Games medal is a blending of traditional Chinese culture and the Olympism. It gives the winners of the Games great honor and acclamation as recognition of their achievement.
Note: bi, a flat jade disc with a circular hole in the center
Huang, a semi circular jade ornament

Reverse side of the Medal and the Ribbon

Obverse side of the Medal and the Ribbon

Beijing Olympic Torch

The theme of the relay is "Journey of Harmony".
The theme embodies the
Olympic ideal of 'placing sport at the service of the harmonious development of
man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation
of human dignity'. 'Harmony' boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and
expresses the traditional Chinese philosophy in pursuit of a balance between man
and nature, among people and between man's body and soul. It also supports
Chinese people's wish of building a harmonious society of enduring peace and
common prosperity.

2008 New Beijing, Great Olympics

Organizers will host high-level Olympics with distinguishing features, to realize the strategic concept of "New Beijing, Great Olympics" and to leave a unique legacy for China and world sports.

Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem "Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing" is filled with Beijing's hospitality and hopes, and carries the city's commitment to the world.

Theme Slogan of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

"One World One Dream" fully reflects the essence and the universal values of the Olympic spirit -- unity, friendship, progress, harmony, participation and dream.

Nini

Nini
Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites on the currents of wind that blow through the capital. Among the kite designs, the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular. Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese, and Yanjing is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city. Among Fuwa, Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.