The first anniversary of the Beijing Winter Olympics: The story of a snowflake continues

　　Chinanews.com, Beijing, February 5th: The first anniversary of the Beijing Winter Olympics: The story of a snowflake continues

　　Author Hao Lingyu Xing Chong

　　A snowflake flies through two winters.

On the evening of the 4th, the launching ceremony of the "Series of Activities to Commemorate the First Anniversary of the Successful Beijing Winter Olympics" was held in Beijing Shougang Park.

When the theme song "Snowflake" was sung again, when the big snowflakes at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics appeared again, it aroused people's good memories of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

　　At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics last year, IOC President Bach praised "China's extraordinary achievements in winter sports, opening a new era of global winter sports."

In the harsh winter, snowflakes are in full bloom, and different snowflakes gather in Beijing to form a big human snowflake, which perfectly interprets the true meaning of "faster, higher, stronger-more united".

　　"The legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics has begun to benefit the public. All Olympic venues have been opened to the public. The Chinese Olympic people have vividly interpreted the new Olympic motto-'faster, higher, stronger-more united'." 4th At the launching ceremony of , Bach said in a video speech.

　　Over the past year, the story of this snow flower has continued from the widespread participation of the public in ice and snow sports to breakthroughs in ice and snow sports, from the surrounding economy of ice and snow sports to the promotion of ice and snow culture.

　　In the post-Winter Olympic era, the passion and romance of ice and snow sports have been further ignited.

In Anhui, the reception volume of some ski resorts has doubled since the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. From the end of 2022 to the beginning of 2023, the reception volume in the snow season has exceeded 40,000 people (times). Membership in organized ski clubs has increased significantly.

In Shanghai, more than 20 winter sports events were launched around the Spring Festival of the Year of the Rabbit. In addition to more than ten fixed ice rinks, 15 new seasonal mobile ice rinks were added to meet the needs of citizens to experience ice and snow sports.

Yang Yang, a former Chinese short-track speed skater and vice chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency, once said that thanks to the "magnification effect" of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the ice and snow sports in the south have developed rapidly from the number of participants to the level of competition.

　　After the Beijing Winter Olympics, the public has become the protagonist of the Winter Olympics.

The "Ice Ribbon" of the National Speed ​​Skating Stadium is officially open to the public. So far, it has received nearly 210,000 tourists, of which 140,000 have participated in ice sports; The facility has successfully transformed into a new cultural and sports coordinate; the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway is fast and convenient, and the ski supporting facilities are complete and sound. Going to Chongli for skiing during the Spring Festival holiday has become a New Year custom for many Beijing citizens...

　　"Next, I will start my fifth Winter Olympics trip, and then compete in the Milan Winter Olympics!" Qi Guangpu, the freestyle skiing men's aerials champion, said.

In the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chinese delegation successfully achieved a historic breakthrough in "competition in all events" in 7 major events and 15 sub-items, ranking third on the gold medal list with 9 golds, 4 silvers and 2 bronzes.

During the cycle of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the pattern of "strong ice and weak snow" in China's ice and snow was broken, and breakthroughs were made in multiple events.

After experiencing the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chinese Ice and Snow Corps has improved in terms of competitive preparation and scientific training. The local government has made great progress in holding ice and snow events and logistical support for training bases.

　　The story of this snowflake has also become a cultural imprint in people's hearts.

At the ceremony, Gao Tian, ​​deputy director of the Cultural Activities Department of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, brought the latest "Rabbit Dundun" for the Year of the Rabbit.

She said that the elements of the Winter Olympics spread Chinese culture and good wishes to the world without any language, and the confident and open spirit of the Winter Olympics will continue to display China's image and convey China's power.

　　The big snowflakes of the Winter Olympics have brought benefits to the development of many fields of Chinese society.

Christopher Dolby, executive director of the Olympic Games Department of the International Olympic Committee, recently said that in addition to hosting a successful event, the Beijing Winter Olympics has always been committed to bringing opportunities to society and the economy.

According to the prediction of China Tourism Academy, the number of winter tourists in China will exceed 520 million during the 2024-2025 snow season, with an estimated revenue of 720 billion yuan.

　　With the theme of "Extraordinary Winter Olympic Road to the Future Together", the "Series of Activities to Commemorate the First Anniversary of the Successful Beijing Winter Olympic Games" kicked off.

Last year, Beijing, the "Double Olympic City", presented the world with an amazing Winter Olympics. Now, the story of a snowflake is still going on, and it will continue into the future.

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