Zhang Zhijian, spokesman for the Chinese Mountaineering Team, released on May 6 the four qualifications for selecting climbing torchbearers of the Arrival of the Olympic Flame at Mt. Qomolangma for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay.

1. He/she should love Olympic sports and is willing to offer services with the spirit of struggle and unity. 2. The hospital proof is needed for he/she should be healthy enough. 3. The recommendation letter of one's work unit is required. 4. He/she should have climbed peaks over 6,000 m at least once.

The 5 coaches and 31 torchbearers were selected with the support from Tibet Mountaineering Team, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China and etc.