Chinanews client, Beijing, October 27th (Reporter Wang Yu) As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off, it has entered the final hundred-day countdown.
As the preparations for the event ushered in a critical period of decisive victory, on the morning of the 27th, the overall preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics were released to the public.
How does the Beijing Winter Olympics prevent and control the new crown epidemic?
What if someone violates the rules?
……Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, the State Sports General Administration and other relevant persons in charge have answered questions of public concern.
On October 26, the 100-day countdown to the opening of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was held in Beijing.
China News Agency released the picture for the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee
The new crown epidemic is the biggest challenge facing the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The prevention and control of the epidemic is also the top priority of the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Zhang Jiandong, Executive Vice Chairman of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee and Deputy Mayor of Beijing, introduced that in order to do a good job in the prevention and control of the epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and the World Health Organization have established an international epidemic prevention and control working group. The National Health Commission, Beijing Municipality, Hebei Province, etc. have established special classes and expert groups for domestic epidemic prevention and control.
"Insisting on putting the health and safety of all participating parties in the first place, giving full play to the role of both international and domestic mechanisms, and formulating the overall guidance and overall work plan for the Winter Olympics epidemic prevention and control, and'one strategy, one strategy, one hall, one strategy' 'The epidemic prevention measures." He said.
Two days ago, the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee jointly issued the first edition of the "Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games Epidemic Prevention Manual", clearly insisting on simplifying the competition and remote Six basic principles of prevention and control, vaccination, closed-loop management, effective disposal, and integration of prevention and control.
The picture shows the epidemic prevention signs set up in the National Speed Skating Hall.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
Among them, the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics will implement a closed-loop management policy, covering all Winter Olympic venues such as arrivals and departures, transportation, accommodation, catering, competitions, and opening and closing ceremonies.
Zhang Jiandong said: "The closed-loop management policy is one of our most prominent features of epidemic prevention for the Winter Olympics, which can ensure that the Winter Olympics are held under the premise of the safety of the epidemic."
The "Epidemic Prevention Manual" is a key document to ensure the smooth hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and it is also the epidemic prevention guidelines that all stakeholders need to follow when participating in China.
At the press conference, Japanese reporters asked questions. The Tokyo Olympics also adopted the same approach, but there were many violators.
What specific measures will the Beijing Winter Olympics take to ensure that relevant personnel comply with the regulations?
The picture shows the media reporter interviewing the athletes via video link after the women's 3000m race.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
Zhang Jiandong emphasized that in a large closed-loop area, athletes can still move relatively freely. They can use special vehicles to move freely between the stations, venues, venues and venues, and between the three competition areas.
However, relevant regulations must be strictly enforced, special transportation must be used, no closed loop, no contact with society.
"I believe that these response measures can reduce the risk and impact of the epidemic, and I hope that all Olympic personnel can fully cooperate, comply with, and implement these regulations." Zhang Jiandong said that the details of relevant penalties are being communicated with the International Olympic Committee, and non-compliance with the provisions of the epidemic prevention manual may be possible. It will face more serious consequences such as warning, temporary or permanent cancellation of registration qualification, temporary or permanent disqualification, expulsion from the competition, and cancellation of relevant qualifications.
At the same time, the preparations for Chinese ice and snow athletes, the progress of the construction of the Beijing Winter Olympics venues, and the progress of the opening and closing ceremonies have all become hot topics of concern to the outside world.
During the Winter Olympics, the National Speed Skating Stadium will undertake speed skating competitions, where 14 gold medals will be born.
The picture shows the exterior view of the National Speed Skating Stadium.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
Beijing Winter Olympics are fully equipped to host the competition
The construction of venues has attracted much attention during the preparatory phase of the Olympics.
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will use 39 venues, including 12 competition venues, 3 training venues, and 24 non-competition venues.
According to the plan, all venues for the Beijing Winter Olympics will be delivered on time during the year.
Zhang Jiandong introduced that all the 12 competition venues of the Beijing Winter Olympics have been completed, and they have passed the certification of the International Winter Individual Sports Organization and are fully qualified for the competition.
It is worth mentioning that the new venues such as the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon", the National Snowmobile and Sled Center "Snow Dragon", and the National Ski Jumping Center "Xue Ruyi" have fully integrated into China while meeting the requirements of the competition. Cultural elements have become eye-catching landmarks.
In addition, non-competition venues such as the three Winter Olympic Villages and the main media center have been put into use, and infrastructure such as the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway and Jingli Expressway have been put into operation. The environment of barrier-free facilities has been further improved to fully meet the requirements of the Winter Paralympics.
On October 23, at the Beijing 2021/2022 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup Beijing Station, Wu Dajing (first from left) was in the men's 500m short track speed skating semifinal.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
China strives to participate in all projects
The opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics is imminent, which also means that the four-year preparation cycle of Chinese ice and snow athletes has entered the final 100-day sprint.
During the Beijing Winter Olympics cycle, the Chinese Legion’s strategy for preparing for war has always been steadily advancing in accordance with "expansion, fixation, finesse, and sprint."
According to Li Yingchuan, deputy director of the State Sports General Administration, there are currently 29 national training teams for the ice and snow events in China, and 480 athletes are sprinting with all their strength, striving to achieve good results in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
"In the process of preparing for the war, we made up for the shortcomings of athletes, coaches, and professional training facilities to achieve the development of 109 small events, all-project team building, and all-projects of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Project training, and strive to participate in all projects." He said.
When Beijing won the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympics in 2015, about one-third of the 109 small events in China had never been carried out.
"Beijing Winter Olympics, as the host, we strive to achieve the goal of participating in all events. I think this is a historic breakthrough."
Looking forward to the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, Li Yingchuan said: “In the final 100-day sprint stage, each sports team made full use of high-tech training facilities to improve the pertinence and effectiveness of training, and strive to compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics. Show your best competitive state and achieve the best results."
On the evening of August 8, 2008, the 29th Olympic Games opened in Beijing.
Gorgeous fireworks bloom in the night sky of Beijing, and the "Bird's Nest" is reflected by the fire tree and silver flowers.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Mao Jianjun
The creative plan for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics is determined
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is the symbol of the opening of the Olympic Games. At this moment, eyes from all over the world are gathered here, and the grandest sports event on the planet begins.
Regarding the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which will be grandly opened in the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in 100 days, Zhang Jiandong said: "The opening and closing ceremonies have attracted much attention from all walks of life at home and abroad. Preparations for the opening ceremony."
Zhang Jiandong introduced that the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee has established the opening and closing ceremony work department in the early stage, and has also formed a main creative team that combines the old, middle and young people. Close cooperation, the creative plan has been determined, and the production, rehearsal and other work are also being carried out in an orderly manner.
"The opening ceremony will be held in the National Stadium Bird's Nest. We have also set up a national stadium operation team in the Bird's Nest to coordinate the organization and operation of the opening and closing ceremonies." Zhang Jiandong said.
Wukesong Stadium Wukesong Stadium will be used as the 2022 Winter Olympics ice hockey venue and will be used for women's ice hockey events in the Winter Olympics.
Image source: Visual China
Beijing Winter Olympics carbon emissions will all be neutralized
All venues of the Beijing Winter Olympics will achieve 100% green power supply, which is unprecedented in the history of the Olympics.
Green power refers to the use of specific power generation equipment, such as wind turbines and solar photovoltaic cells, to convert wind energy, solar energy and other renewable energy into electrical energy.
Adhering to ecological priority, resource conservation, and environmental friendliness is also one of the core concepts of the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Zhang Jiandong said that the Beijing Winter Olympics will thoroughly implement sustainability plans and carbon neutral implementation plans, complete ecological restoration in Yanqing and Zhangjiakou competition areas, achieve full coverage of green grids in all venues, and use new carbon dioxide refrigerants in 4 venues including the National Speed Skating Stadium. , Beijing Winter Olympics carbon emissions will all be neutralized.
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