On the evening of February 4, the opening ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, which attracted worldwide attention, was solemnly held. Beijing has become the only "city of the Two Olympics" in history to be recorded in the annals of Olympic history. The media of various countries praised the grand opening ceremony and the high-level hosting of the games in Beijing, saying that China, the host of the second Olympic Games, has become more prosperous, strong and confident.
The opening ceremony attracted worldwide attention
According to Reuters, the Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off on the evening of February 4. On the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the first to be presented on the stage was a spring seedling that rose and fell with the wind, intended to convey the vitality of spring, and then painted from green to white into dandelions, and as the dandelion flowers flew into the sky, they evolved into white and green fireworks, and spelled out the English letter "spring". Later, before raising the national flag and playing the national anthem, the Chinese flag was passed in the hands of people representing China's 56 nationalities and different professions. On a three-dimensional "ice cube" that resembles an ice cube, the laser sculpts the logo of the previous 23 Winter Olympics. The ice hockey player then "breaks" the ice cube, from which the white Olympic rings rise. The opening ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou, the general director who had directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, and about 3,000 performers performed on a stage composed of high-definition LED screens with an area of about 10,000 square meters and similar ice surfaces.
Although the Size of the Winter Olympics was smaller than the Summer Olympics in Beijing that year, China had become more prosperous, powerful and confident by the time the Winter Olympics were held.
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency reported on February 4, the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was about 3,000 actors. It highlights three themes, including China's pursuit and yearning for world peace, the Olympic aim of "faster, higher, stronger – more united", and the vision and expectation of the Beijing Winter Olympics to "move together for the future".
Agence France-Presse reported on the day of the opening ceremony that the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics with snowflakes as the theme was warm and grand. IOC President Bach said: "In our fragile world of increasing divisions, conflicts and mistrust, we have shown the world that – yes, can be fierce competitors and can also live together in peace and mutual respect. ”
The measures taken to handle the Olympic Games during the epidemic were effective
Spain's "Pioneer" website reported on February 4 that China hopes that this Winter Olympics will become a good display platform and convey a double message to the world. According to the report, the Beijing Winter Olympics showed the world China's organizational capabilities, strict control and ability to fight the new crown epidemic. China will showcase to the world during the 17-day schedule excellent sports venues and ski resorts, fast high-speed rail lines, impeccable event preparations, and especially strict control of the epidemic. The Winter Olympics became a platform to showcase the country's achievements and strength, showing a more prosperous and secure national image.
Spain's El País newspaper reported that Beijing has thus become the world's first "double Olympic city" that has hosted both the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games. The two Olympics are separated by 14 years, but there is something in common: China is determined to show itself to the world and make the Olympics a window into China's amazing world. At the same time, the article also pointed out that the biggest challenge facing the organization of the Winter Olympic Games is the existence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and China has taken various epidemic prevention measures to ensure the safety of the Winter Olympics in this regard.
The Philippine "Manila Daily" also reported on the epidemic prevention work of the Beijing Winter Olympics, paying special attention to the application of intelligent robots. According to the report, in order to prevent the contact cross-infection of the epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics will use food delivery robots. Meals requested during the Beijing Winter Olympics are prepared electronically in the kitchen and delivered by food delivery robots, minimizing physical contact and possible virus transmission. This service is essential to prevent food from being served from restaurants outside the Olympic venue area.
The Green Olympic Games have achieved remarkable results
Malaysia's "Star" reported that the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved a green leap in science and technology. In order to contain the spread of the new crown epidemic on the eve of and during the Winter Olympics, the Chinese government has implemented innovative solutions in all venues hosting Winter Olympic events. The Winter Olympic Organizing Committee equipped the venues with advanced artificial intelligence robots for large-scale health monitoring, environmental disinfection and immediate response. At the same time, in order to reduce the number of operators and service volunteers in the Winter Olympic venues, the artificial intelligence robot is also responsible for the disinfection, body temperature detection and environmental monitoring of the new crown virus spreading in the air.
The Star also praised Beijing Winter Olympic volunteers, saying about 19,000 volunteers in blue uniforms would be stationed inside and outside the venues to provide information and translation services, help athletes and participate in emergencies. These volunteers will play a vital role in this world-class sporting event and will also give guests from all over the world a better understanding of China.
Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao said that this Year's Winter Olympics focuses on "green Olympics", and China strives to become the first Olympic event organizer to use 100% clean energy in venues. The Zhangbei Renewable Energy Flexible DC Power Grid Experimental Demonstration Project, which was officially put into operation in 2020, is a key project to achieve green power supply for the Winter Olympics, and has also become a "green report card" for China to show the world.
According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun website, the Winter Olympics emphasize the green concept of effectively utilizing the legacy of the 2008 Olympic Games, and many venues were rebuilt on the basis of the Olympic venues of that year. The curling competition, which opened on the 2nd of this month, was held at the National Aquatics Center "Water Cube". This distinctive-looking building was once the swimming venue for the 2008 Olympic Games. The Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee took only about 20 days to transform the "Water Cube" into the "Ice Cube".
Compiled by: Zhang Yan
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