The Qixi Festival is the seventh day of the seventh lunar month every year, and since the Olympic Games are held every four years and the specific date is determined according to the arrangements of the International Olympic Committee, it is not common for the Qixi Festival to be held on the same day as the Olympic Games.
The last Qixi Festival was celebrated on the same day as the Olympic Games on August 9, 2016, during the Rio Olympics and the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day.
As of 7 August 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, will end on 11 August 2024. This year's Tanabata Festival (August 22, 2024) coincides with the Olympic Games.
In the world of sports, there are some well-known athlete couples or couples who may spend the Qixi Festival during the Olympic Games.
During the Qixi Festival, many media reported related news at that time, such as "Wu Minxia made a sweet love affair on Qixi Festival, fell in love for 6 years and got married next year", "Touch your head and kill!" Sun Yang hugged Fu Yuanhui: She passed on the power of the wilderness to me"
For sports-loving couples, they can cheer and cheer for the wonderful performances of the Olympic athletes while enjoying the sweetness of each other's company. In between watching a game, they may exchange an affectionate gift, or make a lifelong commitment inspired by the passion of the Olympics.
For those who are busy with Olympic work, the warmth of Tanabata may become a comfort for them in their intense work, and a phone call and a text message can convey deep love.
This special day, which combines the passion of sports and the romance of love, will become an unforgettable memory in the hearts of many people.