The 24th Winter Olympic Games will kick off in Beijing on February 4, 2022.
The Sports Department of Chinanews.com has launched a series of column "Hundred Questions about the Winter Olympics", which aims to popularize the knowledge of the Winter Olympics, answer hot questions, share interesting stories about ice and snow, and help everyone have a better viewing experience at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The 96th Winter Olympics Questions | What are the precautions for beginner skiers?
As the Beijing Winter Olympics are approaching, a skiing craze has begun.
Riding on the snow is one of the most exciting sports this winter.
According to the statistics of "Double 11" last year, the turnover of ski equipment on an online shopping platform increased by more than 140% year-on-year.
Skiing has a positive effect on strengthening the body and pleasing the body and mind.
Driven by the Beijing Winter Olympics, the future development prospects are broad.
But for starters, there are some precautions to follow to stay safe.
Data map: On December 8, 2021, skiers enjoy ice and snow sports at Chongli Fulong Ski Resort.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhai Yujia
Cai Xuetong, a snowboarder U-shaped field player, was asked in an interview "what advice do you have for ski enthusiasts to get started quickly" and said that beginners "you have to fall". Professional coaching.
This advice is very useful for beginners.
As a sport that requires physical coordination, it is very important to relax your body and mind when learning to ski.
However, in the current skiing events, the level of grassroots coaches varies, so beginners must be careful when choosing coaches.
Cai Xuetong's national team teammate Liu Jiayu said that the most important thing for ski enthusiasts is to have safety guarantees when they experience it for the first time, and also to have appropriate equipment.
Data map: Tourists practice alpine skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort in Heilongjiang.
Photo by Sun Hanlun issued by China News Agency
Safety is a very important issue in skiing. Beginners lack the experience and awareness of self-protection, so they should pay more attention to the selection of equipment.
The standards and specifications of the movements can effectively reduce the risk of injury and protect the physical health of beginners.
All in all, for beginners, they should not blindly pursue the speed of progress, but should be equipped with complete equipment and learn basic movements under professional guidance, so as to pave the way for becoming a ski master in the future.
(Author Wang Hao)