OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR, ZHANG WENQUAN, WEARING BEIJING 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS MASCOT SCARF AND GLOVES, SAYING (Mandarin): “BEIJING, BEIJING 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS WELCOMES YOU!”
This Olympics superfan has spent over $70,000 collecting memorabilia
from around the world for 20 years
Location: Beijing, China
Zhang Wenquan has collected more than 5,000 items
from giant mascots and Olympic torch replicas
to commemorative stamps and coins
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR, ZHANG WENQUAN, SAYING:
“I invested all my money into my collection and sometimes I need to borrow money. Because if you don’t buy them, they will be gone. I am feeling a lot of pressure.”
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR, ZHANG WENQUAN, SAYING:
“I feel very tired after work, but when I see the collection I feel very happy. They are not only items but carry the memories of each Olympic Games. When you see them, you recollect wonderful moments such as opening and closing ceremonies, the athletes, and beautiful things about the Olympics.”