China News Service, Beijing, January 25 (Wang Hao) The Beijing Winter Olympics will be unveiled on February 4, and the "city of double Olympics" will focus on the world.
Li Jiajun played an important role in the development of ice and snow sports in China.
He is China's first men's Winter Olympics medalist, and he still devotes himself to the field of ice and snow after retiring.
A few days ago, Li Jiajun accepted an exclusive interview with China News Agency's "China Focus Face-to-face", and talked about his expectations for the performance of the Chinese sports delegation at the Winter Olympics.
Li Jiajun believes that although China's ice and snow events have achieved some achievements this season, there are still more difficulties to be faced.
"Some opponents may not have played well before, some opponents may not play, and some hidden high-level athletes may not be discovered by us. We can't think that we have won just based on the results of a certain race."
Li Jiajun sent a message to his younger brothers and sisters: "I hope our athletes can continue to maintain their state, not be affected by injuries, overcome unexpected challenges, and work hard towards the goal of raising the national flag and playing the national anthem. I think everyone will recognize you and understand. you."
He believes that because of the competition at home, athletes are under more pressure.
"I think the national audience must give athletes special tolerance and understanding."
Li Jiajun said: "Before bidding for the Beijing Winter Olympics, we had three thirds. One third were advantageous sports, such as freestyle skiing aerial skills, short track speed skating, figure skating, etc. The other third It is relatively backward, and one third has not yet been carried out. In just a few years, we have completed the formation of the national teams for the 7 major events, 15 sub-events and 109 minor events of the Beijing Winter Olympics.”
In addition, under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, due to relatively little information about the competition, everyone may not know enough about the newly formed team, and they all want to test the players of the Chinese delegation through the Beijing Winter Olympics.
In this situation, many athletes are more nervous and stressed.
As a member of the Athletes Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Li Jiajun also participated in the preparation process.
"The International Olympic Committee has always focused on athletes. In terms of food, housing, transportation, training, competition, etc., try to create a better environment for them as much as possible."
Li Jiajun said that this requires members of the Athlete Committee to go to various places to understand the thoughts of the athletes and hear more of their voices.
"We hope to make them have a happy and smooth preparation process in all aspects." (End)