The “OPEN! Mission Relay" competition, launched by Pyeongchang 2018 in June to find suggestions for what should be included in the Torch Relay for the Games, attracted 2,665 entrants.

These came across four categories - potential Torch Relay routes, Torchbearers, mode of transportation, and creative contents in promoting the Games.

Twenty shortlisted ideas came from students, while 21 were submitted by members of the general public.

Anyone interested in the Games have been invited to vote for their favourite by Pyeongchang 2018, with the polling process open here from today until September 18.

Applicants were asked to submit places where they think the Torch should visit, how it should be carried and who should be given the honour of running with it during the route.

Those behind the winning concepts, which will be included as part of the Torch Relay planning process, will be given the opportunity to participate in the flame lighting ceremony in Greece.

The second-placed entrants will be offered the chance to be Torchbearers during the route.

Those who vote will also be able to win a prize, with cinema tickets and coupons for internet data among the rewards on offer.

Pyeongchang 2018 had described the open contest as a "new and fresh approach" to the Torch Relay, which is a key event in the build-up to any Olympic Games.

It officially began to coincide with the 600-days-to-go milestone until the first-ever Winter Games to take place in South Korea get underway with the Opening Ceremony on February 9.

“The Torch Relay is a big event that brings global attention to Pyeongchang,” Pyeongchang President Lee Hee-beom said.

“Online voting is the last chance for people to take part in the selection process for the ‘OPEN! Mission Relay’ contest.

“I hope many people from around the world vote online to find the best and brightest idea for the 2018 Olympic Torch Relay.”