Shanxi lights torch for national youth games

A flame lighting ceremony for the second Youth Games of China takes place at the Xihoudu ruins in Ruicheng county, Yuncheng city, Shanxi province, March 28. The ceremony also marked the beginning of a 130-day online virtual torch relay taking place across provincial capitals throughout China as part of a WeChat program. [Photo/sxrb.com]

Zhang Doudou, a Chinese rhythmic gymnast, lights a torch from the flame during a ceremony held at the Xihoudu ruins in Ruicheng county, Yuncheng city, Shanxi province, March 28. The second Youth Games of China will be held in Shanxi province during August and September. [Photo/sxrb.com]