According to the China Central Radio and Television Corporation (reporters Jovana Gyurishić and Yu Xi): On February 4, the Beijing Winter Olympics opened. After the opening ceremony, "Montenegro Flag Bearer Good Handsome" quickly appeared on the hot search list of multiple social media platforms in China. Montenegro's best skier Eldar Salihović and teammate Aleksandal Gelbović's photos were retweeted by netizens, and many people heard about the country "Montenegro" for the first time.
Black Mountain flag bearer becomes China's social media "internet celebrity" at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics (online screenshot)
"Just after the opening ceremony, many volunteers came to take photos with us," the two Montenegrin athletes said excitedly in an exclusive interview with reporters from the main station, "In fact, from the moment we got off the plane, we already felt the high-level preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics and the enthusiasm of Chinese friends." After the introduction of the reporter of the main station, they learned that they had become an "internet celebrity" on Chinese social media and could represent their country in this way, they said, "Although it was a bit unexpected, but it was very happy, it felt great!" ”
"After taking pictures with the volunteers, we talked a little bit, which gave me more understanding and a better impression of China. You know, our trip to China has only just begun," Sayhović said, "from the first time we walked into the Winter Olympic Village, the impression was very good." Beijing, the host country, does its best to show us China's cultural traditions and all aspects of the country in the best possible way. ”
Salihović has just turned 23, but this is his second time at the Winter Olympics. He said that the Winter Olympics is every athlete's lifelong dream, so he pays more attention to the preparation of the event: "It is very convenient to get to the stadium from the station, there is a direct shuttle bus in the Winter Olympic Village, and it takes only 15 minutes to get to the venue." Moreover, there are complete anti-epidemic measures to protect the safety of athletes, and these measures are very necessary. ”
On February 13 and 16, Salihović will compete in the Slalom and The Big Slalom: "My goal is to surpass myself, to surprise myself, and if I can surprise myself, I will definitely make everyone happy for me." ”
Gelbovich will compete in the 15 km cross-country skiing race. Like Salihović, he was impressed by the perfect preparation for the Beijing Winter Olympics and the hospitality of the Chinese: "The Olympic Games are the goal pursued by all athletes. My first impression of the Beijing Winter Olympics was fantastic, every aspect of the preparation for the event was perfect, and the Winter Olympic Village was beautiful. Of particular importance is the exceptionally good conditions and the proximity to the Winter Olympic Village. The Winter Olympic Village is rich in cuisine, and volunteers are always ready to provide thoughtful help. Everyone strictly abides by the epidemic prevention measures, and nucleic acid testing can be done at the station, but there is no crowding at all, and there is no need to wait for a long time," Gelbović happily counted all aspects of his "early Winter Olympic experience" in one breath.
Group photo before the departure of the Montenegrin delegation (Photo courtesy of the interviewee)
Montenegro sent three athletes to the Beijing Winter Olympics, in addition to Salihović and Gelbovic, a female athlete Jelena Vojcic will participate in the slalom and slalom competitions. The president of the Montenegro Olympic Committee, Simonović, said in an exclusive interview with the main station reporter: "Beijing is a blessed place for the Olympic project in Montenegro. "At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Montenegro made its first olympic debut as an independent country. Although there are only three athletes, it is already the largest number of athletes in the history of this small country. As the athletes said in the interview, they will do their best to better represent their motherland on the beijing field.