History of gold MEDALS

As a symbol of honor, its history can be traced back to ancient times.

【 Gold MEDALS in ancient times 】
 In ancient times, gold MEDALS were not originally used as MEDALS in athletic competitions, but as symbols of status and power, or as a means of conveying orders.

1. Royal and military use: In ancient China, the gold medal usually refers to the gold medal issued by the emperor, which represents the authority of the emperor and can order soldiers or officials to perform specific tasks. The gold medal is often used in military or emergency situations, and the carrier can exercise special powers with the gold medal.
2. Send a message: In ancient times, gold MEDALS were also used as a medium to send messages. In ancient Rome, for example, emissaries carried a gold medal called a signa triumphalia to guarantee their security and priority when carrying official messages.

【 The origin of gold MEDALS 】
● Olympic Games: The origin of the gold medal as the highest honor medal in modern sports can be traced back to the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Although the MEDALS at that time were not gold MEDALS but crowns of olive branches, this tradition laid the foundation for the later medal system.
● Modern Olympics: When the Modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896, the medal system was established. At first, the MEDALS were not made of gold, but of silver. Even in the first modern Olympic Games, the winners got silver MEDALS and the runners-up got bronze MEDALS. It was not until the 1904 Games in St. Louis that gold MEDALS were awarded to champions.
● Medal material: Modern Olympic gold MEDALS are not made of pure gold, but are made of gold plating on a silver base. According to International Olympic Committee rules, gold MEDALS must contain at least 6 grams of pure gold. 
 
 A gold medal is more than a piece of metal; it symbolizes effort, excellence and victory. In various sports events, gold medal winners usually receive high honors and recognition. 
 The history of gold MEDALS reflects a culture of recognition and reward for competition and achievement in human society. From symbolic objects in ancient times to MEDALS in modern sports competitions, gold MEDALS have always carried the significance of victory and honor.