Beijing 2022, tray used for the medal ceremonies, mascot and bouquet of flowers given to the winners. As well as their medals, the winners received a mascot wearing a wreath woven of pine, bamboo and plum – known as the “Three Friends of the Cold”. These materials symbolised the tenacity, vigour and vitality of the medallists. In addition, the traditional bouquet was replaced by a hand-knitted cashmere version, to implement the concept of sustainability. Each bouquet featured six types of flowers: rose, Chinese rose, lily of the valley, hydrangea, laurel and olive, symbolising friendship, tenacity, happiness, unity, victory and peace. Donated by the OCOG Beijing 2022, bouquet of flowers presented to the winners The Olympic Museum Collections