Winter Olympics medalists to receive woolen bouquets

Crocheted wool bouquets will replace the traditional fresh flowers that are presented to award winners at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, according to a recent announcement by the event organizer.

The bouquets, which are made using traditional Shanghai wool-knitting techniques, are provided by Hengyuanxiang Group (HYX), one of the official sponsors of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.