By Zhu Zhe (China Daily) Updated: 2008-04-11 06:39 The Olympic torch has been carried by top leaders, celebrities and former Games greats on the six international legs of its global odyssey so far - but none has made as big a splash as a Chinese woman dubbed smiling angel in a wheelchair. Andre Johnson Jersey. Her incredible courage in protecting the Olympic torch from repeated assaults by Tibetan separatists in Paris has made her the stuff of legend - and an Internet phenomenon. Jin Jing, 27, a Paralympic fencer, returned home on Wednesday to a heroines welcome and was mobbed at Beijings Capital International Airport. Jin Jing Holds on tightly to the torch to keep it away from attackers during the Paris leg of the relay April 7, 2008. [Xinhua] Jin, a Shanghai native, lost part of her right leg when she was 9 after suffering a malignant tumor in her ankle. She survived the ordeal and became a member of the Chinese national wheelchair fencing team; and won a silver and a bronze in the 2002 Busan Far East and South Pacific Games. Jin was the third torchbearer in the Paris relay on Monday but before her torch was lit, several protesters threw themselves at Jin, who used all her strength to protect the torch from being snatched away by the separatists. Jin said her chin and shoulders were scratched, but clung on to the torch. I didnt feel the pain I only wanted to protect the torch, she said. The message I wanted to convey to those separatists: Id rather die than let go of the torch. But Jin tried to downplay her valor. I dont think I did anything great, she said. Any Chinese or Olympics-loving torchbearer would protect the torch under such circumstances. Jin said she was also deeply touched by Chinese students in Paris. They were fearless and brave facing up to the separatists. I was moved to tears seeing so many Chinese students waving national flags and singing the national anthem along the route. Jins mother, Liu Huayao, said that she was shocked that protesters would turn violent against a person in a wheelchair. Now we know the true face of the Tibetan separatists. Chinese netizens have expressed their admiration of Jin, and indignation over the separatists acts. Those separatists should feel ashamed. They always talk about human rights, but they attacked a weak and disabled girl, Heya Ting said. I burst into tears when I saw how you protected the flame, said one user on Sohu.com. I think you protected the torch and also saved the spirit of the Olympics. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge Thursday said assaults and attacks on the Olympic torch are unacceptable. Rogge told a news conference that what shocked him most was the violence against disabled and defenseless torchbearers. Jimmy Graham Youth Jersey. Tens of thousands of people swarmed the citys downtown streets for a trilingual festival Wednesday, singing in both official languages and even in Spanish as they warbled a soccer chant thats recently become fashionable at games of their beloved Canadiens. Brian Cushing Jersey. Clijsters is in Australia to compete in the Brisbane International, one of the key lead-up events to the Australian Open, running from January 3 until January 10, 2010. Jordy Nelson Youth Jersey. "If you werent a hockey player, what would you be?" And Hedman wont hesitate on giving his answer. "A pilot," he already told TSN this week. Flying an airplane isnt exactly the easiest thing to do in the world, so thats a pretty good answer in our books. Tim Tebow Jersey. The Jazz snapped a seven-game skid in Salt Lake City on Saturday when Al Jefferson scored 27 points and had seven rebounds as Utah downed the Sacramento Kings, 109-102, in overtime. Andrei Kirilenko and Raja Bell each scored 16 points for the Jazz, who recorded just their second win in 10 games. Authentic Victor Cruz Jersey. A statement from the USL-1 Team Owners Association said they would "pursue all options" for next season. The USL-1 clubs want a league that is owned and controlled by its teams. The owners said they were "extremely disappointed" with the sports equipment companys decision to sell the league to NuRock. Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Felipe Lopez hit a two-out solo home run in the 11th inning to give the Cardinals a 4-3 win, avoiding a three-game sweep at the hands of the rival Cubs at Wrigley Field.