[Explanation] January 5th is a small cold in the 24 solar terms. The lowest temperature in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, reached minus 27 degrees. With a whistle and the fall of an ice hockey puck in the hands of the referee, 12 players competed fiercely on the ice. ... An ice hockey game kicked off like this.

On the same day, the 2021 7th National Volkswagen Ice and Snow Season and Hohhot Volkswagen Ice Hockey Invitational kicked off in Hohhot, and reporters also felt the passion of this ice and snow sport.

　　[Explanation] According to the organizer, the invitational tournament is an ice hockey event for ice hockey teams and college sports teams in the leagues and cities of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

The competition lasts for 2 days, and the age of the participating players ranges from 18 to 68 years old.

The organizer hopes to expand the popularity of ice hockey and the influence of ice hockey culture in the local area through the development of this event, and make ice hockey a city card.

　　[Concurrent] Li Xuemin, Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Ice Hockey Association

　　The charm of ice hockey itself is here, and its influence is also great. Therefore, it is definitely a city's business card for the tourism development of the city.

　　[Explanation] In an interview, Li Xuemin said that in the 1970s, ice hockey was once hot in Inner Mongolia. However, due to the limitations of venues and other factors, the number of people participating in ice hockey is relatively small and the overall atmosphere needs to be improved.

Now that the countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics has begun, a number of new ice and snow sports venues have been built in Inner Mongolia. In this context, ice hockey, as a sport that is highly ornamental and relatively less dangerous, will become hot again.

　　[Concurrent] Li Xuemin, Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Ice Hockey Association

　　The Winter Olympics is approaching, so in this country, the development of various ice and snow projects is very colorful.

(Take this opportunity) This game should continue. This (event) is very beneficial to promote the development of Hohhot (Inner Mongolia).

　　(Reporting by reporter Ma Zhiyuan from Hohhot)

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]