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.