The Beijing Winter Olympics came to a successful conclusion on the evening of the 20th. General Secretary Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to and carefully deployed all the work of the Beijing Winter Olympics from the bidding, preparation to the running of the competition.

The General Secretary pointed out that it is the wish of the Chinese people to hold a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Winter Olympics.

We will fulfill all our commitments and witness the development of the Olympic Winter Sports and the spread of the Olympic spirit to a new realm together with people from all over the world and with the International Olympic Committee.

Adhering to the concept of green, shared, open and honest Olympics, a Winter Olympics event with the participation of the international community and "more unity" has become a milestone for the development of the world's ice and snow sports and the unity of mankind to overcome the crisis, writing a new chapter in the history of the Olympic Games.

　　On the evening of the 20th, at the Bird's Nest in Beijing National Stadium, snowflakes were flying and fireworks were blooming. Accompanied by the singing of "Friendship Lasts Forever", the Beijing Winter Olympics conveyed the Olympic spirit and the friendship of the Chinese people to all corners of the world.

　　Tom, Olympic Broadcasting Service: It's so beautiful, it's a pleasure to be here.

This is probably the best closing ceremony I've ever seen, the expression, the colors, it's all perfectly presented, I think it's absolutely beautiful, world-class, very good.

　　Swiss media reporter Lauren Morrell: I think the closing ceremony is very cool, because athletes from all over the world come together, it is very meaningful, as we see in the stadium, they encourage each other, Mutual respect highlights greater unity, which is the embodiment of the Olympic spirit.

　　Madagascar alpine skier Miaritiana Clairke: The closing ceremony was a great performance and I am very happy to be here.

It's a little sad at the moment, because we're going back tomorrow morning.

　　The world needs a successful Winter Olympics, and the successful practice of the new Olympic motto of "faster, higher, stronger - more united" makes the Beijing Winter Olympics another eternal symbol in the history of the Olympic Games.

Since the successful bid for the Beijing Winter Olympics, General Secretary Xi Jinping has personally planned and promoted it, and has given important instructions on many occasions, putting forward specific requirements for hosting a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding Olympic event.

　　Xi Jinping: A successful hosting is a success. It means that the Olympic Games are actually held well, and it truly reflects that we are talking about "green, safe, and simple", which means "wonderful" and success.

　　China has lived up to the expectations of the world. The Beijing Winter Olympics has always adhered to the principles of green, low-carbon and sustainable development, becoming the first "carbon-neutral" Winter Olympics so far.

26 venues in the 3 competition areas have achieved 100% green power supply.

The curling arena "Ice Cube" converted from the "Water Cube" and the ice hockey arena reconstructed in the National Gymnasium have become models of sustainable utilization of Olympic venues.

　　Luke Taldiv, President of the International Ice Hockey Federation: China has adopted sustainable ice-making technology, which has little impact on the environment.

In addition, China has also implemented the concept of sustainability in the conversion of winter and summer functions of the stadium, which are necessary experiences for the development of ice hockey in the future.

　　It is necessary to practice "simplicity", but also to ensure "wonderful", and technology will empower the Beijing Winter Olympics.

A total of more than 200 technologies were applied in the Beijing Winter Olympics, of which 4 technologies were launched for the first time in the world, and 33 technologies were used for the first time in the Winter Olympics.

In the competition, the power of science and technology helps each ice and snow athlete achieve the goal of "faster, higher and stronger".

The Beijing Winter Olympics set a total of 2 world records and 17 Winter Olympic records.

　　The 1.9-kilometer national bobsleigh center track, formed by one-time jet casting, was rated as "the best track in the world" by the president of the International Snowmobile Federation.

The ice-making technology adopted by the "Ice Ribbon" of the National Speed ​​Skating Stadium not only realizes that the carbon emission is close to zero, the temperature difference between the ice surface can be controlled within 0.5 ℃, and the ice-making is more uniform, which is helpful for athletes to create good results.

　　International Skating Union President Jan Dikma: This is a very fast ice surface, because it is usually a high-altitude arena like Salt Lake City to break many Olympic records, but the Beijing Winter Olympics is a plain field, but there are 10 An Olympic record and a world record, which reflects the professionalism of ice making.

　　FIS President John Eliasch: As long as China wants to do one thing, it will do it best. Athletes, coaches and FIS are all impressed by the work here. The way the host builds the facilities is innovative.

　　The Beijing Winter Olympics is not only a field for athletes to work hard, but also a platform for exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations and the confidence of the world.

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics will not only enhance our confidence in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, but also help demonstrate our country and nation's commitment to building a community with a shared future for mankind, which is sunny, prosperous and open. good image.

　　Nearly 19,000 volunteers and more than 2,300 medical staff in the three competition areas are working on various services and guarantees for the Beijing Winter Olympics. Every position has become an ambassador of friendship, and every figure is a warm sunshine.

　　Thierry, head coach of the Haitian Ski Federation: It is very important to have the help of volunteers. Some of our needs can always be answered immediately. They are really great and the best volunteers we have ever encountered. the team.

　　Milan-Cortina D'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Event Services Director Sandro Veropato: I think the organization of the competition has reached a very high level. Chinese workers have always been known for their precision, while This statement is verified here today.

And running very efficiently, these experiences will be crucial to the organization of future Olympic Games.

　　The successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics has boosted people's confidence in overcoming difficulties and brought unity and hope to the world under the epidemic.

　　International Olympic Committee President Bach: The biggest contribution of the Beijing Winter Olympics is that 300 million people participated in ice and snow sports, which will be a whole new world for winter sports.

This will inspire more young people to participate in ice and snow sports, and the world will be a new winter sports territory.