On June 23, the Beijing Olympic Museum (BJOM) held three events marking Olympic Day: “Meet Champions × Beijing Olympic Museum,” “Let’s Move 2026 Campaign You can do this” Fun Pentathlon, and Sports Film Screenings.

By combining the ongoing Olympic memorabilia collection campaign, the BJOM and Beijing Radio and Television Station (BRTV) together launched the “Meet Champions × Beijing Olympic Museum” live stream. Olympic diving champion Cao Yuan, gymnastics champion Tang Xijing, and track and field champion Shi Dongpeng appeared in person across four segments, namely, museum collection exploration, sports activity interactions, sharing of sports collectibles, and donation of champion memorabilia, leading the audience to revisit memories of the two Olympic Games, listen to champions’ on-field stories, and feel the power of the Olympic spirit. According to statistics, the BRTV “Beijing Time” live stream drew 54,810 online viewers, and the total audience across the entire network exceeded 100,000.

The three champions take a group photo with officials of BODA, the BJOM, and BRTV at the donation ceremony.

The three former athletes visited the BJOM to relive the unforgettable memories of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics. During the tour, they served as special guest guides, sharing memorable moments from their Olympic journeys and bringing the Olympic spirit to life for the audience.

Tour outside the museum.

Tour at the exhibition halls of the museum.

To bring Olympic champions closer to young people, promote the concept of fitness for all, and guide young people toward healthy lifestyles, three fun interactive sports activities were held. Tang Xijing and Cao Yuan participated in a shuttlecock kicking competition with teenagers, Cao Yuan engaged in a basketball shooting contest, and Shi Dongpeng demonstrated and coached hurdling techniques. After the activities, the three champions took photos with the young participants and presented them with autographed photos.

Tang Xijing plays a shuttlecock game with teenagers.

Cao Yuan demonstrates shuttlecock kicking skills.

Cao Yuan engages a shooting contest with teenagers.

Shi Dongpeng interacts with teenagers.

The champions present autographed photos to the teenagers and pose for photos with them.

The three champions also checked out the cultural and creative products of the Beijing Olympic Museum and enjoyed the museum’s unique cultural and creative foods.

Champions check out cultural and creative products.

Champions taste creative foods.

This event featured a sports collectibles sharing session, where sports collector Li Xiang shared his 30-year journey. Several amateur sports enthusiasts brought their personal collectibles. Each commemorative pin, stamp, champion autograph, event ticket, and other souvenir item held unique memories of ordinary people’s connection with the Olympics. The three champions also shared their personal feelings about these collectibles alongside the collectors.

During the donation ceremony, the three champions donated their treasured competition gear, which carried memories of their athletic endeavors, to the BJOM. The museum presented donation certificates to them.

Cao Yuan, gold medalist in the men’s 10m platform at Paris 2024, donated the swimsuit he wore during his victory.

Swimsuit donated by Cao Yuan.

Hou Ming, Director of the BJOM, presents a donation certificate to Cao.

Tang Xijing, women’s balance beam medalist at Tokyo 2020, donated the wristbands she wore during the competition.

Wristband donated by Tang Xijing.

Tian Baoyuan, Deputy Director of the BJOM, presents a donation certificate to Tang.

Shi Dongpeng donated the running shoes he wore during the men’s 110m hurdles competition at Beijing 2008.

Running shoes donated by Shi Dongpeng. Qi Xuan, Deputy Director of the BJOM, presents a donation certificate to Shi.

The three champions said that it was truly meaningful to visit the museum on Olympic Day and participate in the events. Walking through the exhibition halls to relive the unforgettable competitive moments filled them with emotion. They expressed great fulfillment in engaging with young athletes, noting that it allowed them to pass on their sporting spirit and understanding to younger generations. They were also happy to donate their personal gear imbued with memories of their dedication to the museum, so that more visitors could feel up close the passion and honor of representing the country on the world stage.

Hou Ming thanked the three champions for the donations, which enrich the museum’s collection. He said that the items will be put on public display in due course, allowing visitors to connect firsthand with the athletes’ dedication to national glory. The director also called on more gold medalists to contribute their memorabilia, so that the public can share in this precious Olympic legacy and draw inspiration from the championship spirit.

On Olympic Day, the BJOM also hosted the “Let’s Move 2026 Campaign You can do this” Fun Pentathlon. More than 400 visitors of all ages participated in activities such as shuttlecock kicking, one-minute rope skipping, a shooting challenge, a vertical jump challenge, and archery, sharing the joy of sports.

Rope skipping.

Shuttlecock kicking.

Archery.

Shooting.

High jump.

On the same day, the museum joined hands with BODA to hold a sports film screening. Visitors watched the sports film Invisible Summit at the museum’s 3D theater, feeling the passion and charm of sports.

This series of events marking Olympic Day created a great platform for the public to engage with the Olympic culture. The BJOM will continue to serve as a vital hub for Olympic culture and explore integrated online and offline initiatives to broaden the reach of the Olympic spirit and bring champion stories, historic artifacts, and the joy of sport into everyday life. The museum will also continue to collaborate with athletes and various sectors of society to launch engaging, interactive, and inspiring cultural programs, collect Olympic artifacts, delve deeper into the cultural dimensions of the Olympics, and strengthen regular Olympic education, so that the values of perseverance, solidarity, and striving for excellence are ingrained in the city and take root in the hearts of the people.