Speech at the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics Summary and Commendation Conference
(April 8, 2022)
Xi Jinping
Comrades and friends:
After seven years of hard work, the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics were successfully held, attracting national attention and worldwide attention.
The Chinese people, together with the peoples of other countries, have overcome various difficulties and challenges, once again created an Olympic event that will go down in history, and once again shared the glory of the Olympics.
Facts have once again proved that the Chinese people have the will and determination to contribute to the development of the Olympic Movement and the unity and friendship of the people of the world, and they have the ability and enthusiasm to continue to make new and greater contributions!
The successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics reflects the hard work and wisdom of people on all fronts.
The Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee works closely with Beijing, Hebei Province, the State Sports General Administration, and the China Disabled Persons' Federation. The majority of Winter Olympic builders, workers, and volunteers keep in mind the great trust of the party and the people, and are full of the ambition to win glory for the country. With sincere dedication and silent cultivation, a large number of advanced collectives and advanced individuals who have made outstanding contributions have emerged.
Today, we have a grand gathering here to summarize the experience of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, commend the outstanding contribution collectives and individuals, carry forward the lofty spirit cultivated during the preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, and inspire The whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country work hard to realize the second centenary goal and realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
Comrades and friends!
The Chinese have always believed in their words and fulfilled their deeds.
It is a solemn commitment made by the Chinese people to the international community to ensure that the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics are held safely and smoothly as scheduled, and that the "two Olympics" are equally exciting.
Over the past seven years, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, all relevant departments, provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities have united and cooperated to overcome difficulties. Beijing has joined hands with Zhangjiakou as the host city to fight and devote all its efforts to cooperate with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and other international organizations. Sports organizations have worked closely together to overcome various difficulties and challenges such as the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and presented a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic event to the world, fully fulfilling its solemn commitment to the international community, and Beijing has become the world's first "Double Olympic City". ".
——The Winter Olympics were splendid, and the international community made positive comments.
The four opening and closing ceremonies were splendid, with the theme of a community of shared future for mankind throughout. Chinese culture and ice and snow elements added radiance and radiance to each other, reflecting the beauty of nature, humanity and sports, and interpreting the credible, lovely and respectable image of China in the new era.
The first-class venues and facilities in the three competition areas, the rigorous and professional event organization, and the warm and thoughtful service have won unanimous praise from all participating parties.
The event attracted billions of spectators around the world and became the most-watched Winter Olympics!
——The patriotic feelings are fully demonstrated, and the powerful forces to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation are gathered.
The Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics are an exciting display of the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people.
Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad pay close attention to and strongly support this Winter Olympics event held in China, cheering on the Winter Olympic athletes and cheering for the great motherland.
On the field of competition, Chinese athletes are not afraid of strong opponents, fight tenaciously, and win glory for the country.
A flag bearer said: "I stand on the flag-raising platform of the Olympic Games, and my heart is full of pride. When I think of how hard-won the prosperity of the motherland is now, it is an indescribable pride and love, and tears well up in my eyes. "..." The Winter Olympics venues that ingeniously contain Chinese culture, the lively and honest "Bing Dun Dun", the festive and peaceful "Xue Rong Rong", the Chinese New Year's flavor, the fragrant bean buns..., "Winter Olympic Dream" It is wonderfully intertwined with the "Chinese Dream".
The opening and closing ceremonies are full of Chinese concepts such as harmony and harmony. They are uniquely conceived and ingenious. The twenty-four solar terms, the water of the Yellow River, the Chinese knot, the welcoming pine, the willow, the theme song of snowflakes..., the waltz of the hearing-impaired actors, The sign language version of the national anthem, the singing of the Blind Children's Choir, the ignition of the visually impaired athletes... These meaningful and meaningful scenes left a splendid and directly touching deep impression on people's hearts, and inspired the Chinese people at home and abroad to unite and continue. The high-spirited struggle!
——"300 million people participating in ice and snow sports" has become a reality, and the people's sense of gain has been significantly enhanced.
The preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics have promoted the leap-forward development of ice and snow sports in my country. Ice and snow sports have crossed Shanhaiguan and entered all parts of the country, opening a new era of ice and snow sports in China and even the world.
Since its establishment, we have built a large number of high-quality ice and snow venues and facilities, and held a series of colorful mass ice and snow events. The enthusiasm of the people to participate in the event has continued to rise, and the number of participants has reached 346 million. Ice and snow has become a "Golden Mountain for the masses to become rich and rural revitalization." Silver Mountain".
The preparation and holding of the Winter Olympics has comprehensively promoted the development of social undertakings, the human rights of persons with disabilities have been better protected, and the lives of the masses have become more colorful!
——The success of the Winter Olympics heritage has been fruitful, and both the successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the regional development have been achieved.
The preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics have a strong driving effect on national development, especially the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei.
We take the preparation and holding of the Winter Olympics as an important starting point to promote the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. The regional transportation is more convenient, the ecological environment is significantly improved, the industry linkage is more closely, and the public services are more balanced.
"Ice Ribbon", "Snow Feitian", "Snow Dragon", "Snow Ruyi" and other Winter Olympic venues made a wonderful appearance, becoming high-quality assets for the benefit of the people!
——Accurate and effective epidemic prevention and control ensured the safety and smoothness of the Winter Olympics.
Against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we put the health of all participants first, adhere to the principle of "preventing import from outside and preventing rebound from within", and through strict implementation of prevention and control measures, we have effectively safeguarded the health of all parties.
During the game, the proportion of positives in the closed loop was only 0.45%. All positive personnel were effectively treated and well cared for. There was no cluster or spillover epidemic, and the city’s prevention and control was dynamically cleared.
China's epidemic prevention policy has once again withstood the test, providing useful experience for the global fight against the epidemic and for holding major international events.
Some foreign athletes said: "If there is a gold medal in response to the epidemic, China should get one." This gold medal belongs to all Olympic organizers!
——United and cooperated towards the future, and made China's contribution to mankind's overcoming challenges.
The Olympic Movement carries mankind's beautiful pursuit of peace, unity and progress.
Under the circumstance that the world is changing rapidly over the past century, and the human society is encountering various challenges, members of the Olympic family have traveled thousands of miles to China to join in the grand event, and the "circle of friends" and "partner group" of solidarity and friendship has expanded.
When returning to China, the foreign athletes reluctantly said: "I will cry on the plane, I will choked up, I love you." "I will definitely bring home the best memories of the Winter Olympics in my life." The Beijing Winter Olympics, The successful holding of the Winter Paralympics has promoted exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, played an important role in promoting global solidarity and cooperation, and overcome difficulties together. Towards the future" era strong voice!
Comrades and friends!
The Winter Olympics have been 7 years of hardships, and struggle has created brilliance.
The preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics were pushed forward under extremely difficult circumstances. All participants insisted on "not stopping for a moment, not making a mistake in one step, and not making a mistake in a day", and made arduous efforts.
The vast number of Winter Olympic builders carried forward the spirit of craftsmanship and created world-class venues and facilities with ingenious craftsmanship.
The majority of the organizers completed the organization of the event rigorously and professionally, creating good competition conditions for the athletes.
The service and security personnel of the vast competition are warm and thoughtful. The work schedule is to meet the stars and walk with the stars, bringing spring-like warmth to all participating parties.
The vast number of medical and epidemic prevention personnel built an unbreakable safety barrier to protect the health of all participating parties.
The vast number of urban security personnel guard every corner of the city with their hearts, and use the highest standards to ensure the smooth operation of the event and the city.
The commanders and fighters of the People's Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the Armed Police Force, public security officers, and commanders and fighters of the fire rescue team have undertaken urgent and dangerous tasks, and have successfully completed security and other tasks.
The vast number of literary and art workers, scientific and technological workers, design workers, journalists, foreign affairs workers, meteorological workers and all other staff on various fronts unite as one, cooperate with each other, stick to their respective positions, silently dedicate and pay, and perform well various tasks.
The volunteers provided warm-hearted services with their youth and dedication, showing the world the image of vigorous and progressive Chinese youth.
Tens of thousands of staff members in the closed loop have given up their homes and persevered for several months, showing a touching spirit and sense of responsibility.
The comrades expressed affectionately: "For the success of the Winter Olympics, no matter how difficult it is, I will chew through it. All the efforts and dedications are worth it." The motherland and people are proud of your hard work and outstanding achievements!
Over the past seven years, the athletes and coaches in our country have kept in mind the entrustment of the party and the people, raced against time, trained hard, dared to work hard, surpassed themselves in the Winter Olympics, and successfully completed various competition tasks.
The Chinese sports delegation participated in the whole event for the first time and won 9 gold medals and 15 medals in the Winter Olympics and 18 gold medals and 61 medals in the Winter Paralympic Games, creating the best history of my country's participation in the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. score!
The vast number of athletes and coaches in our country have implemented the requirements of winning moral gold medals, style gold medals, and clean gold medals with practical actions, interpreting the Olympic spirit and Chinese sports spirit, achieving both sports performance and spiritual civilization, and winning honors for the party and the people!
The participants of the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, with hard work, perseverance, great courage, and a strong sense of responsibility, mission, and honor, have completed various tasks well, creating a worthy of the motherland and worthy of the country. To the people, worthy of the glorious achievements of the times!
Here, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission, I would like to express my warm congratulations to the outstanding contribution collectives and individuals who have been commended!
To all the builders, workers and volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, to the athletes and coaches, to the officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the Armed Police Force, public security officers and fire rescue teams , with great respect!
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the compatriots in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese who enthusiastically supported the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games!
During the preparation process, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, and members of the Olympic and Paralympic families have actively helped us in our work. Governments and people of various countries, and international friendly people have given strong support. Many countries Leaders and heads of international organizations came to China to attend relevant activities in person.
Athletes from all over the world respect each other, inspire each other, and break through the limits on the field, perfectly interpreting the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - More Unity" and "Courage, Determination, Inspiration" in the passionate competition. , equality” Paralympic values.
The Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics are a grand event of peace and friendship, a grand event of solidarity and cooperation, and a grand event that inspires the world!
Here, on behalf of the Chinese government and more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, members of the Olympic and Paralympic families, and friends from all over the world. !
I would like to express my high respect to the athletes from all over the world who are striving for the first place in the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics!
Comrades and friends!
Achievement comes from struggle, and victory does not come easily.
Looking back on the extraordinary organizing process in the past 7 years, we have not only gained the joy of success in the struggle, but also gained rich spiritual wealth and precious experience in the struggle, which is worth cherishing and carrying forward.
First, adhere to the centralized and unified leadership of the party.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China attaches great importance to the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics, and established a leading group for the work of the Winter Olympics to coordinate efforts at the national level and coordinate and advance the preparations.
At the beginning of the preparation, the CPC Central Committee clearly put forward the concept of green, shared, open and honest hosting of the Olympic Games.
In the face of the severe and complex global epidemic, on the basis of a comprehensive analysis of the domestic and international situation, especially the impact of the epidemic, a scientific judgment is made that "successful holding is successful", and the requirements for holding the competition "simple, safe and exciting" are put forward.
The majority of party members and cadres kept their original mission in mind and practiced the oath of "urgent, difficult and dangerous tasks, I am on the front line".
Facts have fully proved that the Communist Party of China is the most reliable backbone of our great achievements. As long as we persist in the Party's leadership, we will be able to overcome any difficulties and obstacles on the way forward, and we will definitely be able to accomplish anything we want to do!
Second, insist on concentrating on major tasks.
The preparation of the Winter Olympics is a complex systematic project.
Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee, the Winter Olympics Leading Group and 18 special work discussion and coordination agencies have set up four pillars and eight pillars for the preparation of the Winter Olympics. The People's Liberation Army, the Armed Police Force, enterprises, colleges and universities have worked closely together and made every effort to tackle the tough problems. All sectors of society and the people participated enthusiastically and jointly completed the preparatory tasks at all stages.
During the competition stage, the three-level work system of strategic command, operational command and venue operation coordinated the forces of all parties and gathered a strong joint force.
The extraordinary organization and mobilization ability, overall planning and coordination ability, and implementation ability of my country's socialist system, my country's solid economic strength, scientific and technological strength, and comprehensive national strength have provided a strong confidence and the most solid guarantee for the successful hosting of the Olympic Games!
Third, insist on proactively preventing and responding to various risks and challenges.
Holding the Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics against the backdrop of the world's unprecedented changes in a century and the COVID-19 pandemic will face unprecedented risks and challenges.
We adhere to bottom-line thinking and problem orientation, increase the awareness of urgency, put the prevention and resolution of risks and challenges in a prominent position, estimate difficulties more fully, think more deeply about risks, play the first move well, and fight proactively.
We comprehensively sort out and investigate risk points in various fields and links, establish a normalized working mechanism, constantly discover problems, research and solve them in a timely manner, and actively and properly respond to ensure the safe and smooth holding of the event.
Fourth, adhere to the combination of running competitions with serving the people and promoting development.
The success of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics lies not only in the success of the events, but also in the construction of various aspects through the preparation and holding of the Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics, which has had a profound and positive impact on economic and social development.
We insist on sharing the achievements of the Winter Olympics with the people, promote the development of national fitness through the promotion and popularization of ice and snow sports, assist in poverty alleviation through industrial development, and improve people's quality of life by improving the level of public services, so that people are healthier physically and mentally, more fully employed, and better in life. To achieve common participation, common efforts, and common enjoyment.
A Beijing citizen said: "We are all ordinary people. Letting the ordinary people show it is to show that the Chinese have stood up, and China has shown the world that China is strong."
Comrades and friends!
A great cause breeds a great spirit, and a great spirit promotes a great cause.
The participants of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics cherished the opportunities bestowed by the great era. The spirit of the future Beijing Winter Olympics.
——Having the big picture in mind, that is, with the motherland in mind and lofty aspirations, taking the preparation and hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics as the "big one in the country", taking the country's glory as its own responsibility, taking the country's achievements as glory, and having the courage to assume the mission and responsibility, Unite and work hard for the motherland and the people.
——Confidence and openness means being generous, open and inclusive, adhering to the self-confidence of the socialist road with Chinese characteristics, theoretical self-confidence, system self-confidence, and cultural self-confidence, conveying profound cultural heritage through creative transformation and innovative development, and demonstrating the concept of a long-standing civilization with the simplicity of the road , to show the sincerity and friendliness of the Chinese people with hospitality, and to promote mutual understanding and friendship between peoples from all over the world through civilized exchanges.
——To face difficulties is to work hard and perseverely, maintain a high fighting spirit to know the burden and face challenges head-on, overcome difficulties and risks, and move forward bravely for victory.
——The pursuit of excellence means being persistent, dedicated, meticulous, adhering to the highest standards and strictest requirements, meticulously planning and designing, meticulously sculpting and polishing, meticulously running in drills, and constantly making breakthroughs and creating miracles.
——To create the future together means to cooperate closely and work closely together, adhere to the mutual echo of "together toward the future" and "more unity", face the future of China's development, face the future of mankind's development, and send out the warm call to the world to join hands to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Comrades and friends!
7 years of sharpening a sword, and then set off again.
The Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics are major landmark events held at a critical period in which the entire party and the people of all ethnic groups are striving towards the second centenary goal.
We must actively plan, continue to struggle, manage and make good use of the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympic Games have both physical heritage such as venues and facilities, as well as cultural and talent heritage. These are precious treasures. They must be fully utilized to make them a new driving force for development and maximize the benefits of the Winter Olympics heritage utilization. change.
It is necessary to continue to promote the popularization and development of ice and snow sports, strengthen strategic planning and layout, build and utilize ice and snow venues and facilities, develop the ice and snow industry, enrich the masses of ice and snow events and activities, and maintain the enthusiasm of the masses for ice and snow sports.
It is necessary to make full use of the cultural resources of the Beijing Winter Olympics, strengthen cultural self-confidence, and be more confident and calm in spreading Chinese voices and telling Chinese stories well.
It is necessary to carry forward the spirit of humanitarianism, respect and protect human rights, improve the social security system and care service system for the disabled, promote the all-round development of the cause of the disabled, and support and encourage the disabled to continuously improve themselves, just as a visually impaired athlete said on the field: " I can't see the world clearly, but I want the world to see me." It is necessary to widely promote the volunteer spirit of dedication, fraternity, mutual assistance, and progress in the whole society, better play the positive role of volunteer service, and promote the progress of social civilization.
It is necessary to carry forward the Olympic spirit, give play to the important role of the Olympics in promoting the peaceful development of mankind, and contribute more Chinese wisdom and Chinese strength to the progress of human civilization.
The successful preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics has greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of people for sports and greatly promoted the development of my country's sports cause.
We must adhere to the goal of enhancing the physical fitness of the people and improving the physical fitness and quality of life of the whole nation, attach great importance to and give full play to the important role of sports in promoting the all-round development of people, continue to promote sports reform and innovation, strengthen sports technology research and development, and improve national fitness. system, enhance the general public, especially the young people's awareness of physical fitness, enhance the comprehensive strength and international competitiveness of my country's competitive sports, and accelerate the pace of building a sports power.
Comrades and friends!
Realize the dream of the Winter Olympics and move towards the future together.
Let us unite more closely around the Party Central Committee, carry forward the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and march forward bravely towards the realization of the second centenary goal and the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with firmer self-confidence and firmer courage. !