The locals standing along the roads during the relay also expressed their excitment.

The locals cheer for the torch relay in Zhengzhou, Henan Province July 25.

"I am so excited to witness the torch relay today," said Wang Yong, a Zhengzhou native who stood along the road with China's national flags in hands.

"I wish all the athletes from home and abroad good luck in the Games," he added.

Altogether 208 torchbearers have participated in the 7.6-kilometer relay.

On Saturday, the Olympic torch will continue its journey in the city of Kaifeng, known as the capital of seven dynasties in China's history.

Boys and girls perform acrobatics in the torch relay launch ceremony in Zhengzhou, Henan Province July 25.

Boys perform wushu in the torch relay launch ceremony in Zhengzhou, Henan Province July 25.

(Xinhua News Agency July 25, 2008)