Torch relay paused to honor memory of earthquake victims

After consulting with the International Olympic Committee, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad has decided to pause the ongoing torch relay on the mainland of China. For three days, May 19-21, the torch relay will be put on hold to honor the memory of those that lost their lives in the terrible earthquake that struck on May 12, affecting Sichuan Province's Wenchuan County and other areas.