Wang Ping: The committee members thought that the purpose of passing the Olympic torch by way of relay was to spread the Olympic spirits and make the seeds of peace and friendship rooted, grow, bloom and bear fruits in more countries.

• 王平: 委员们认为，用接力跑的方式传递圣火，根本目的在于传 播奥林匹克精神，使和平与友谊的种子在更多的国家扎根、生长、开 花、结果。