The Beijing Winter Olympics has entered the final 100-day sprint stage.
The lighting of the Winter Olympic flame, the test competition in full swing, and the release of medals "Concentric"... all of these make the atmosphere of the Winter Olympics more intense.
In the midsummer 13 years ago, the Beijing Olympic Games brought good memories to people who passed away.
In what way will the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics be presented to the world?
The Bird's Nest National Stadium, which hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
Recently, the former Italian ambassador to China, Ricardo Sissa, recalled the Beijing Olympics in an interview: “At that time, thousands of Chinese people gathered together and worked very hard and worked very hard for a goal. It made me very Moved! This is a very successful Olympics. Under the principles of the Olympic spirit, the Beijing Olympics has made important contributions to enhancing mutual understanding between China and the world."
For the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Ricardo Chesa looks forward to it very much: "I firmly believe that both the opening ceremony and the entire schedule of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will be as beautiful and successful as the 2008 Summer Olympics. The spirit of the Olympics is international The spirit of friendship is brotherhood, sisterhood, and competition at the same time. It is also through human efforts to achieve breakthroughs. This spirit is inherited from the ancient Olympic movement, and I firmly believe that this spirit will also be passed on in the Beijing Winter Olympics."
On October 18, local time, the Beijing Winter Olympics tinder was successfully collected in Ancient Olympia on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic movement.
In front of the Hera Temple site with a history of more than two thousand years, the Olympic fire was once again ignited for Beijing.
The Greek Ignatius also has a special feeling for Beijing. Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she has been the choreographer and artistic director of the Olympic flame collection and handover ceremony.
On October 18th, Beijing time, the tinder for the Beijing Winter Olympics was successfully collected at the ancient Olympia site on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece. This time the collection of Olympic tinder for Beijing again, she said she was very touched.
"The respect of the Chinese people for the fire gathering ceremony has moved me the most in these years. I wish Beijing a wonderful and brilliant Winter Olympics."
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics emblem sculpture.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Hou Yu
Of course, it is the athletes who are most looking forward to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Beijing Winter Olympics has carried the dreams of nearly 3,000 athletes. Some of these dreams have been waiting for 4, 8 years, or even longer.
For Sochi, PyeongChang Winter Olympics gold medalist, Polish ski jumping star Kamil Stoch, the Beijing Winter Olympics will have special significance. At the age of 34, he will become the fourth person in Polish history to participate in the fifth. Athletes of the Winter Olympics.
Stoch said that he is currently preparing for the war, mentally and physically, he can't wait to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Italian alpine skier Dominique Paris has also visited China in the future. In his opinion, the Beijing Winter Olympics will be a brand new experience.
"This is my first time to go to China, or to participate in the most important event of this season, it will definitely be very interesting, I hope I can play the best level."
Departure area at the top of the National Alpine Ski Center in Yanqing Division.
Image source: Visual China
French alpine skier Alexis Panthau has won three Olympic medals, but has not yet won a gold medal.
He said that in the Beijing Winter Olympics, the gold medal will be his biggest goal.
Brazilian cross-country skier Victor Santos once came to Beijing, China to participate in the competition in 2019. He recalled: “At that time, I went out for a run every morning and saw many people working out in the park. I tried to chat with them using gestures. very interesting."
Speaking of expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Victor Santos said: "I like Chinese culture very much. I hope I can have more opportunities to communicate and learn more about Chinese culture this time."
Overlooking the night view of the National Speed Skating Stadium ("Ice Ribbon") from the top of the Beijing Olympic Tower, the flowing lines of building night lights outline the "Ice Ribbon".
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With the Beijing Winter Olympics approaching, various test competitions are in full swing in multiple Winter Olympics venues.
Hernhof, from Italy, was a short-track speed skater. During this test competition, as an official of the International Skating Federation, he came to the Capital Gymnasium again after 28 years.
"Although the exterior of the stadium has not changed, it has been renewed and very beautiful inside. I am very happy to return to the first body. The Capital Stadium is ready for the Winter Olympics and everything is running smoothly." Hernhofer said.
Speaking of expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Hernhof said: “No matter international organizations, all the people preparing for the Olympics, or athletes, there will be very high expectations for the Winter Olympics. We have no doubt that Beijing will host one. Exciting Winter Olympics."
On October 14, the "Meet in Beijing" 2021-2022 Asian Figure Skating Open officially kicked off at the Beijing Capital Gymnasium.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
The "most beautiful ice" at the Capital Gymnasium has also been praised by many athletes. Japanese player Yuma Kenyama said: "You can really feel the atmosphere of the Winter Olympics here, and the ice is very conducive to skating."
Finnish women's singles skater Jeanne Saarinen said: "I like to race here. Everything in the stadium is exciting. I hope I can come here again during the Beijing Winter Olympics."
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Winter Paralympic Winter Olympics Yanqing Winter Olympic Village near the National Snowmobile sled center.
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Tina Hermann, a famous German steel-framed snowmobile, praised the National Snowmobile Sled Center in Yanqing: "This snowmobile sled track in Yanqing is very smooth, it can slide out of speed and is very safe. The track It’s still very challenging, but fortunately, I successfully passed the 5th, 6th and 9th corners."
German champions such as Alexander Gassner and Lau Noelting believe that the track is very beautiful and will stimulate the state of exercise, and the Chinese friends in the stadium are very friendly.
According to Kate McConnell, the sports director of the International Olympic Committee, judging from the feedback from the athletes participating in the various test competitions, both the venue itself and the organization of the event, the evaluation is all positive.
The "Ice Ribbon" of the National Speed Skating Stadium conducts the Winter Olympics test.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
Now the Beijing Winter Olympics has entered the final 100-day sprint stage. Kate Kesnes, the chairman of the World Curling Federation, who experienced the midsummer of Beijing in 2008, has not concealed his expectations.
"It's still 100 days. I don't want to wait anymore. I really want to be here. I will stay here all the time, including all the Winter Olympics and all the Winter Paralympics."
IOC President Bach said in a recent interview, “The preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are very smooth. In the process of responding to the epidemic, we have seen China’s efficiency. All venues for the Beijing Winter Olympics have been It has been completed and it is very impressive. The feedback from athletes from various countries after participating in the test competition in Beijing is very positive. We are full of confidence in the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics."
Ban Ki-moon, former secretary-general of the United Nations and chairman of the IOC Ethics Committee, said: “I look forward to participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics as the chairman of the IOC Ethics Committee. I also firmly believe that the Chinese government and people will overcome the new crown pneumonia epidemic. With the difficulties coming, we will successfully host the Beijing Winter Olympics and promote world peace and harmony."
Converted to the "Ice Cube" National Swimming Center.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
In accordance with the requirements of “simple, safe, and exciting”, the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are proceeding in an orderly manner.
It is believed that 100 days later, the Beijing Winter Olympics will live up to the expectations of the international community and once again present an unforgettable Olympic event to the world.
(Author Bian Liqun)