The Chinese-American curling group exchanged badges, French media: bringing warmth to the cold climate

On the Beijing Winter Olympics, China and the United States curling mixed doubles team gave each other badges after the end of the game, and took a cordial group photo, which aroused the attention of the media in various countries. Agence France-Presse reported on the 6th that "this brings a warmth to the cold climate."

In the curling event mixed doubles round robin tournament held on the 5th, although the Chinese curling mixed doubles combination lost to the United States team 5:7, after the game, Chinese players Fan Suyuan and Ling Zhi smiled, blessed their opponents Christopher Pulis and Vigie Persinger in English, and gave them an unexpected gift - the exquisite "Ice Pier" Olympic commemorative badge.

"These badges are so beautiful, so unique, that they will be on my desk for a long time." American player Pulis said he has always liked China, and there are many good friends in the Chinese curling team, "we always send smiles and punches to each other." When he learned that Ling Zhi's hometown was Harbin, Pulis looked forward to the opportunity to go there again to enjoy the beauty of the "Ice and Snow World", "I will not be disturbed by the political factors of our country." We shed the same blood, participate in the same sports, and experience each other's cultures. It's love, it's funny. ”

It is understood that the American team later gave back the Chinese combination gift badge in the lounge. "Curling is a social sport and there are very friendly relationships between athletes." Ling Zhi said.