On December 4, 2021, the "Meet in Beijing" series of test matches 2021-2022 ISA Nordic Biathlon Intercontinental Cup competition was held at the Zhangjiakou National Ski Jumping Center and the National Cross-Country Ski Center. The picture shows the Nordic biathlon men's individual standard platform competition held at the National Ski Jump center. Photo by China News Service reporter Tomita
BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- On the occasion of the ringing of the 2022 New Year bell, the 2021/2022 2022 2nd Winter Biathlon International Training Week ended on December 31, which also marked the successful conclusion of the Beijing Winter Olympics " Meet in Beijing" series of test activities.
The Winter Olympics is the highest stage for snow sports in the world, and its scale is not comparable to other winter events, so it highlights the importance of practical rehearsals. As the most important test event before the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the "Meet in Beijing" series consists of 10 international events, 3 international training weeks and 2 domestic test activities, starting with the Speed Skating China Open from October 8 to 10 last year, and ending with the Biathlon International Training Week held from December 28 to 31.
As a comprehensive inspection of the operation of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympic Games and the venue facilities, the "Meet in Beijing" series of test activities comprehensively benchmarked the standards of the competition, and referred to the settings of the main competition in terms of venue operation, media operation, and command system. In addition to players from various countries, international technical officials and others are also involved. During this period, a total of more than 2,000 athletes and team officials came to China.
The picture shows the customs officers of the Capital Airport affiliated to Beijing Customs helping the inbound personnel participating in the test match to make declarations. Photo courtesy of Beijing Customs Photo by Lu Mengxiao
According to the plan, the National Speed Skating Hall, the Capital Gymnasium, the National Aquatics Center, the Wukesong Gymnasium, the National Gymnasium, the National Bobsleigh Center, the Genting Ski Park, the National Ski Jumping Center, the National Cross-Country SkiIng Center and other Olympic venues have been tested. Judging from the feedback, Chinese and foreign athletes, the International Olympic Committee and international winter sports organizations have praised the test activities, and the venue facilities, venue operations, and event organization have been praised many times.
Specific to the organization of events and the operation of venues, although the Beijing Winter Olympics pursue the principle of simple hosting, the software and hardware facilities and organization have always maintained high standards, which has been reflected in the test activities.
Taking the ice project as an example, in order to ensure the quality of the ice surface, the venues combined with the suggestions of the International Winter Sports Federation, invited the industry's top experts and Chinese personnel to form a professional team, and the effect was remarkable. All aspects of the venue's conditions have been praised by the contestants and relevant staff. Japanese figure skater Yujin Jianshan, who has qualified for the Beijing Winter Olympics, sighed: "You can really feel the atmosphere of the Winter Olympics here, and the ice surface is very conducive to sliding. ”
The first test of the Winter Olympics held at "Snow Dragon" was held on November 20, 2021 with audiences Photo courtesy of Rong Media Center in Yanqing District
Another example is the first time that the National Bobsleigh Center, known as the "Snow Dragon", has hosted an international event. Fergus, president of the International Bobsleigh Federation, praised the "Snow Dragon" as a great gift to the sport, "Many athletes have told me that this is a really good track, the quality of the ice is very good, very challenging. ”
In addition to the operation of the venue, epidemic prevention measures and effects are the top priority of the testing activities. Doing a good job in epidemic prevention and control is also the key to successfully holding test matches and the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The relevant epidemic prevention measures of the testing activities are based on the "Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Epidemic Prevention Manual" (hereinafter referred to as the "Epidemic Prevention Manual"). For the Epidemic Prevention Manual, the test match is a practice specific to the application. Through repeated verification of testing activities, the policies and measures contained in the Epidemic Prevention Manual have proved to be scientific and effective.
Han Zirong, full-time vice chairman and secretary general of the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, said a few days ago that during the "Meet in Beijing" Winter Olympic Test Match, the prevention and control work of various venues and stations progressed smoothly, the overall operation of the event was stable, and the "Epidemic Prevention Manual" was inspected and recognized. Even in the case of positive cases, they can be dealt with quickly and effectively, and there has been no spread and spread of the outbreak.
The picture shows Wu Dajing (first from the left) in a short track speed skating related test activity China News Agency reporter Tomita photographed
From the actual situation, thanks to various effective epidemic prevention measures, the impact of the epidemic on the event has been reduced to a low point. For example, during Bobsleigh International Training Week and Bobsleigh World Cup, a foreign athlete who came to China to compete in The daily nucleic acid test test tested positive. Referring to the "Epidemic Prevention Manual", the relevant staff quickly started the emergency treatment procedure and properly placed the patient, so that the test race could be carried out smoothly.
On the basis of the comprehensive inspection of the test match, the second edition of the "Epidemic Prevention Manual" was released last month, which provides more detailed information on vaccination, entry requirements, Winter Olympic Games, closed-loop management and other aspects to ensure the safety and success of the event.
On the basis of strict epidemic prevention, the teams and relevant staff of each venue are committed to creating the best conditions for athletes from all over the world to perform at a high level, and do everything possible to provide a comfortable environment and warm service. Hungarian Chinese short track speed skating Olympic champion Liu Shaoang said that the test round-loop system is very good, and the staff in the closed loop are meticulous, and I believe that it will be the same during the Winter Olympics.
The picture shows Zhai Yujia of the National Ski Jumping Center
From the official launch of the testing event on October 8 last year to the successful conclusion of the Biathlon International Training Week, the IOC has more than once praised the test match and its preparations in the past three months.
IOC President Bach recently revealed that athletes from all over the world have responded very positively to the test matches. In his New Year's speech yesterday, he once again stressed that he is full of confidence in hosting a safe Winter Olympics and looks forward to the complete success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
During the series of test activities of "Meet in Beijing", Beijing Winter Olympic Village also comprehensively benchmarked the environment of the competition, and carried out operational tests based on the principle of "exhaustive measurement and measurement of measurement", and the results were satisfactory. These achievements have laid a solid foundation for the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
2022 has arrived, and the footsteps of the Winter Olympics are just around the corner. On February 4, the world will witness a new history of Beijing as the "City of the Two Olympics". (End)