[Commentary] On April 29th, the "Meet in 2022 · Winter Olympics Theme Event of the SCO Envoy to China" kicked off in Yanqing District, Beijing.
Nearly 40 envoy representatives from the 8 member states and observer countries of the SCO, as well as dialogue partners, experienced the second Beijing International Garden Festival, visited the Yanqing Youth Short Track Speed Skating Training Base, and attended the "Meet in the Beijing Winter Olympics· Gather together in beautiful Yanqing" welcome reception.
[Explanation] Norov, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said at the reception that the Olympic Games has surpassed numerous obstacles for centuries and has now become one of the largest and most exciting sports events in the world, and Beijing will also become "Double Olympic City" and make unique contributions.
[Concurrent] Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The members of the International Olympic Committee voted in Kuala Lumpur in 2015 to decide that Beijing will become the host city of the 24th Winter Olympics in 2022.
Beijing is the only "Double Olympic City" that has hosted the Summer and Winter Olympics in the world.
[Explanation] In 2020, the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic will be a heavy blow to the development of the Olympic Movement.
Norov expressed his belief that China will make all-round preparations to ensure a complete success for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
[Concurrent] Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
First of all, China has achieved significant results in the field of epidemic prevention and control. It took the lead in controlling the epidemic and the economy has recovered. It can be said to be the "locomotive" of the recovery and development of the world economy, creating necessary favorable conditions for the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics. .
Secondly, the construction and renovation of the current (12) competition venues have been completed, and the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway and the Beijing-Chongli expressway have been put into operation.
[Explanation] The Beijing Winter Olympics will not only help realize the call of "300 million people participating in ice and snow sports", but also help promote the development of world sports. Norov said that the Beijing Winter Olympics will also show the world The enthusiasm and warmth of the Chinese people.
[Concurrent] Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
In the Moscow Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2020, the member states believe that sports are one of the important means to promote peace and social integration and achieve sustainable development, and emphasized that “the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the Winter Olympics The Paralympic Games will enhance friendship, mutual understanding and harmony among peoples of all countries."
I believe that this Winter Olympics and Paralympics will be a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding event. New Olympic champions will be born, new names will be discovered, and the enthusiasm, warmth, hospitality and hospitality of the Chinese people will be shown to the world. generous!
[Explanation] It is understood that after this event, the SCO Secretariat will organize the SCO 20th Anniversary Cultural and Sports Activities, such as the SCO Marathon Series, SCO Yoga Tai Chi Day, and SCO Boxing.
Reporting from Beijing by reporter Shan Lu and Chen Hang
Editor in charge: [Zhang Kaixin]