Canada and Chinese Winter Olympics look forward to dreaming together for the Beijing Winter Olympics

Toronto, 16 Dec (China News Service) -- At the 50-day video link meeting held by the Chinese Embassy in Canada on the evening of December 15, many Winter Olympic players and participants from Canada and China said that they look forward to gathering in Beijing with athletes from all over the world to jointly dream of the Winter Olympic Games.

Canadian skier Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, a winter Olympic medalist, travelled to Beijing two years ago for a snowboard jump test event. He said the competition jumping platform in Beijing was built very well and was one of the best facilities of its kind in the world. The Chinese food culture he enjoyed in Beijing also left a pleasant and deep impression on him.

On December 15th, the 50-day theme activity of "Shencheng Dreams and Welcoming the Winter Olympics" shanghai to welcome the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games was held at the Sports Building. Photo by Tang Yanjun

Canadian skier Edward Serio, who recently performed well at the World Championships(?). Douard Therriault said that sports itself is a language that can resonate, and participating in the competition allows me to make a lot of friends from all over the world.

Liu Jiayu, a famous Chinese snowboarder and runner-up of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, recalled that he welcomed his first Winter Olympic tour in Vancouver, Canada in 2010, and his life was also changed by this experience. Liu Jiayu, who has witnessed the rapid development of winter sports in China in recent years, said that he and his teammates will strive to climb the podium and let more Chinese, especially young people, see the excitement of ice and snow sports.

Su Yiming, a rising star in Chinese snowboarding and World Cup champion, shared his growth experience and training experience. He says it's incredible to focus on a project you love and master a skill by honing it.

Cai Xuetong, a famous Chinese snowboarder who is about to usher in the fourth Winter Olympics, said that he will take every step in the new year and continue to enhance confidence. She expects athletes to be able to enjoy the Games at the Winter Olympics.

When Vancouver-based video blogger Cyrus Janssen first set foot in China in 2007, it was making its all-out efforts to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. He still vividly remembers the stunning atmosphere in which the whole of China prepared for this sporting event. He said Beijing was about to become the first city to host the Summer and Winter Olympics, and the preparations for the Winter Olympics have allowed winter sports to flourish in China.

Chris Pereira, founder and chief executive of the Canadian Eco Institute, said the Winter Olympics are more valuable than ever because athletes can come together again and meet at the Olympic games.

Cong Peiwu, Chinese ambassador to Canada, said that the sports circles of China and Canada have always maintained good relations, and exchanges in the fields of ice hockey and curling have been carried out in depth. The Beijing Winter Olympics is another important contribution that China has made to the international Olympic movement. It is a global event for Winter Olympic athletes and snow sports enthusiasts. China sincerely invites friends from all walks of life in Canada to pay attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games.

Zhang Qian, director of the International Liaison Department of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, said that the Beijing Winter Olympics are in the sprint stage of preparations. In the face of the new crown epidemic, the organizing committee will put the health and safety of athletes from all countries in the first place. China will dedicate a "simple, safe and wonderful" Winter Olympic And Paralympic Games to the world. She looks forward to Canadian athletes achieving good results in Beijing and having a good time. (End)