The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was held on the night of the 20th, and the Chinese side emphasized the success of the tournament, saying that it "opened up a new era of winter sports."


As President Xi Jinping, he seems to want to make a big achievement in view of the unusual third term as the top of the Communist Party.

The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was held on the night of the 20th at the national stadium in Beijing, commonly known as "Bird's Nest," attended by President Xi Jinping and Chairman Bach of the IOC (International Olympic Committee).



At the ceremony, Beijing's top secretary, Cai Qi, chairman of the Games Organizing Committee, said, "Beijing has held both summer and winter competitions. This special Olympics has opened up a new era of winter sports." I appealed the success of the tournament.

China will continue its "zero corona" policy, which does not allow even the slightest spread of the new coronavirus, and will thoroughly implement the so-called "bubble method" that prevents athletes and tournament officials from coming into contact with the outside, and the 17-day schedule is on schedule. I'm done.



In addition, even though there have been a series of "diplomatic boycotts" in Europe and the United States that do not dispatch government officials due to the human rights situation in China, the opening ceremony includes Russia's President Vladimir Putin and other countries where players do not participate. VIPs from more than 20 countries attended.



In addition, China won nine gold medals, which is third after Norway and Germany, and the total number of medals was also the highest in the winter tournament.



As President Xi, he hopes to make a big achievement by leading the success of the Paralympic Games, which will start on the 4th of next month, following the Olympics, with an eye on the unusual third term as the party's top at the Communist Party Congress to be held. increase.

Advance the development of winter sports facilities

China's Xi Jinping administration has emphasized that the Beijing Olympics have brought 300 million people to enjoy winter sports, and hopes to increase China's presence in the sports world with this tournament.



In a meeting with President Bach of the IOC = International Olympic Committee held on the 25th of last month prior to the opening of the Games, President Xi said, "The main purpose of holding the Games is to make 300 million people enjoy winter sports. This is a success. It was realized on the back. "

In response to these remarks, Chairman Bach also said in his closing remarks, "Welcome China as a country for winter sports," and expressed his hope for China's contribution in the future.



In China, the development of winter sports facilities such as artificial ski resorts and skating rinks is progressing mainly in urban areas in the wake of the Olympic Games.


At the skating rink built in a large commercial facility in Beijing, more children are taking figure skating lessons, and about 700 people, mainly elementary school students, are receiving individual guidance.


The lesson fee for a former player's coach is 320 yuan in 30 minutes and nearly 6000 yen in Japanese yen, which is not cheap, but there are many applicants.



"The Beijing Olympics are just the beginning of winter sports in China. I hope many people will continue to participate in ice sports after the Games," said a person in charge of the skating rink operator. We are expecting it to become even more popular.



On the other hand, winter sports are limited in popularity to the wealthy and middle class in urban areas where people can afford to live because of the cost of arranging tools, and the problem of disparity in Chinese society has emerged. increase.

Beijing residents "proud" "not interested at all"

Regarding the Beijing Olympics, a woman living in Beijing said, "The efforts of Chinese athletes have much to learn and were very impressive. I am proud of China."



On the other hand, a woman in her twenties said, "I wasn't interested in it at all and didn't know it was being held in Beijing. I didn't have time to watch the game on TV because I was busy with work."