Beijing 2008 Olympic Silver Medal

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Currently on view at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Title:: Beijing 2008 Olympic Silver Medal

Material:: Metal, Stone, Textile
Technique:: Minting, Engraving, Carving, Assembling
Dimensions:: 58.5 × 7 × 0.6 cm

The Beijing 2008 Olympic medals were the first to incorporate jade, blending traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Olympic heritage. Inspired by ancient jade discs, they symbolised nobility, virtue, honour and the cultural identity of the host nation.