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2022 Winter Paralympics torch relay

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XII Paralympic Winter Games
Host cityBeijing, China
Torch bearers565
ThemeHealth, Joy and Energy
Start date2 March 2022
End date4 March 2022
Like the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Paralympic torch also serves as the cauldron

The 2022 Winter Paralympics torch relay was a three-day event leading up to the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China. In total, 565 torchbearers carried the torch.[1]

In Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom, the Paralympic Heritage Flame was lit as part of the torch relay on 1 March.[2] The torch relay began on 2 March and ended during the opening ceremony of the Games two days later on 4 March.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Excitement mounts as Beijing gears up for Opening". Paralympic.org. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b Lloyd, Owen (1 March 2022). "Paralympic Heritage Flame lit in Games birthplace Stoke Mandeville in run-up to Beijing 2022". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 3 March 2022.