A Special Torch Bearer Makes Debut at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics

As the last torch bearer that day, Yan completed the torch relay on an electric wheelchair and won applause from the crowds. After the completion of the torch relay, many people took group photos with him to mark the occasion. Later, local media also interviewed Yan. It was the first time for Yan to be a torch bearer and he was very excited. He also expressed his wish to carry the Olympic torch for China in 2022.

As the last torch bearer that day, Yan completed the torch relay on an electric wheelchair and won applause from the crowds. After the completion of the torch relay, many people took group photos with him to mark the occasion. Later, local media also interviewed Yan. It was the first time for Yan to be a torch bearer and he was very excited. He also expressed his wish to carry the Olympic torch for China in 2022.

Yan Yuhong was stricken with polio and suffered from paraplegia due to high fever at the age of one. From then, he started the life of "hand stand walk". Fortunately, thanks to the Chinese Government, media and community, Yan finally got on his feet through multiple operations and rehabilitation training. With the gradual physical rehabilitation, Yan started to pursue his "sports dream". He actively participated in swim training and subsequently won three medals on swimming competitions of Sichuan Disabled Games.

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