[Explanation] When the countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics enters the one-year timeline, "Winter Olympics" and "Ice and Snow Sports" have become hot words frequently mentioned in the 2021 National Two Sessions.

  One year later, what kind of Winter Olympics can China present to the world, and what changes will the Winter Olympics bring to China's ice and snow industry?

Such issues were discussed more enthusiastically by members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from the sports sector at the two sessions this year.

  [Concurrent] Yang Yang, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Athletes Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

  In fact, an Olympic Games is to provide athletes with a stage for display and opportunities to compete for gold and silver, and more importantly, to allow the Olympic spirit of the Olympic Games to ignite the dreams of more people.

Especially during the current epidemic, the world is still in a difficult period. How to use the fighting spirit of athletes to ignite their hopes.

  [Explanation] In July 2015, Beijing and Zhangjiakou won the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Since the successful bid, the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics have gone through more than 2,000 days and nights.

From the breadth of people's participation in ice and snow sports to the rapid development of China's ice and snow industry, the effects of the Winter Olympics have gradually emerged.

  [Concurrent] Yang Yang, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Athletes Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

  In the past, due to various reasons, including the degree of economic development, geographical restrictions, etc., children were not exposed to projects so extensively.

Through the current economic development, including indoor ice rinks, ski resorts, etc., including convenient transportation, we have more choices in (ice and snow) sports.

  [Concurrent] Zhang Jian, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Vice President of Beijing Sport University

  (The Winter Olympics) stimulated the (development) of our country’s ice rinks, such as ice making, cooling, and snow making companies are now emerging.

So I think that through the development of ice and snow sports, especially the Olympics, the entire ice and snow industry, from its training, competitions, equipment manufacturing, clubs, and competitive levels, including its education, will make great progress and development.

  [Explanation] Today, less than a year before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the preparation of the Winter Olympics has entered a critical period of full sprint.

From venue construction to competition testing and epidemic prevention measures that are currently receiving attention from all parties, every work in the Beijing Winter Olympics is steadily advancing according to the plan.

  [Concurrent] Yang Yang, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Athletes Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

  The Olympics has entered a stage of competition. We also call it the decisive stage. The "high school entrance examination" and "big entrance examination" will continue to come. For us, the whole is going according to plan.

We also have confidence in the epidemic prevention work of the (Beijing Winter Olympics). We are also very confident in our country's system advantages, especially in epidemic prevention work. The whole world has seen it, and we have such confidence in ourselves. I am also very confident and have made a variety of plans.

  [Concurrent] Wang Yanxia, ​​member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Deputy Minister of the Sports Department of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

  Our competition venues are also in accordance with international standards and have been highly praised by international individual organizations. Therefore, we very much hope that the results of the seven-year preparation can be presented to athletes from all over the world and guests from all countries, so that athletes can perform on the field. Get the best results at your best competitive level.

  [Explanation] In May 2020, the "Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Sustainability Plan" was released, proposing the sustainability vision of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

For China, the positive changes brought by the Beijing Winter Olympics to the ice and snow industry are gradually extending. Outside the Olympic cycle, China's ice and snow industry has also drawn a picture of the future.

  [Concurrent] Wang Yanxia, ​​member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Deputy Minister of the Sports Department of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee

  I feel that the popularization of ice and snow sports should not be aimed at successfully organizing the Winter Olympics, but should still focus on long-term sustainable development, because the popularization of ice and snow sports can inject new vitality and impetus into national fitness activities and improve the entire nation’s fitness. Health level and quality of life, so I think these jobs still have to be persisted for a long time.

  [Explanation] At the first press conference of the CPPCC National Committee of the People’s Republic of China, Guo Weimin, the spokesperson of the conference, said that the success of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is a major event for China, and it is also China’s solemnity to the international community committed to.

  Reporter Xu Pengpeng Wang Chao comprehensive report

Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】