The medal of the 19th Asian Games is named Shan Shui, which is another core element of the Asian Games, along with the official emblem Tides Surging, mascots Congcong, Chenchen, Lianlian, color system Meeting the World and torch Eternal Flame. It is an important addition to the overall aesthetic of the event.

Shan Shui is characterized by the ceremonial jade Cong in Liangzhu Culture (5,300BC-4,300BC). This square jade, combined with a round medal, is truly unique and highly recognizable.

Shan Shui depicts the geographical features of Hangzhou. By using protruding lines, the picture scroll of Hangzhou is outlined on the front side of the medal with misty hills on three sides and the city on one side, a rippling lake, and undulating mountains beyond. The back side is shaped like a square seal, symbolizing athletes leaving their mark on the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Shan Shui also depicts Hangzhou as the capital of ecological civilization, with beautiful natural landscapes, clear water and green hills.

Shan Shui, medals of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]

In addition, it shows the sportsmanship of climbing a mountain. On the way to the summit, athletes strive hard, challenge themselves, and surmount one peak after another.

The medal will be made via processes like embossing, milling, trimming, polishing, gold and silver plating effect treatment, and protection treatment. The medal ribbon will be hand-stitched on both sides using brocade jacquard technology and environmentally friendly printing techniques. The bridge-shaped buckle at the top of the ribbon represents Jiangnan water towns and bridge towns. The linking method adopts the raw ear structure of the spring buckle shaft to fix the ribbon inside the medal.

A visitor takes photos of the medals. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]