[Explanation] At the beginning of the new year, people from all over Xinjiang celebrated the New Year and the Winter Olympics in different ways, and launched a number of regional ice and snow sports activities.
[Explanation] On the first day of the new year, more than 30 winter swimming enthusiasts took a swim in China's largest inland freshwater lake—Bosten Lake in the cold winter. After a simple warm-up exercise on the frozen lake, they enjoyed the fun of winter swimming through the waves.
[Concurrent] Winter swimming enthusiast Cui Yuli
We come to Bosten Lake every year to participate in winter swimming activities. We welcome more winter swimming enthusiasts to join in, join the ice and snow sports, Beijing Winter Olympics, I want to say to you, passion for ice and snow, hard work on the field, Chinese athletes come on.
[Explanation] At the scene of catching sheep on snow in Toksun County, the ground was covered with snow. Ten riders were divided into red and blue teams. The two riders performed unique skills. You chase me to block, and a sheep catching fight is unfolding on the snow.
[Explanation] On a ski resort in Shache County, in the cold winter, snow tug-of-war, snow five-a-side football, and slide and snow lap relay games will bring a different winter experience to the people in southern Xinjiang.
[Concurrent] Ai Haitijiang·Maimaiti, Head of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau of Shache County
The number of participants in the "Happy Chinese New Year and Winter Olympics" series of sports activities in Shache County has reached more than 500 people. We will also continue to hold a series of events, snow football, winter long-distance races (various) events , To inspire people of all ethnic groups to participate in national fitness and to welcome the Olympics.
[Explanation] With the Beijing Winter Olympics approaching, many sports events and winter activities have ignited more people's enthusiasm for ice and snow sports, and the half-year winter in Xinjiang has met the various needs of fans.
Zuo Dandan, Li Jinghai, Hu Shiqi, Yao Wen, Xinjiang Comprehensive Report
Editor in charge: [Chen Wentao]