Phnom Penh, 10 Feb (Xinhua) -- In an interview with a Xinhua reporter a few days ago, people in Cambodia's sports circles praised China for showing the world a great Winter Olympic Games.
Cambodia Olympic Committee Secretary-General Vajan lun said that the Winter Olympics are a symbol of world peace, friendship, unity, harmony and cooperation, regardless of political system, religion or race. The gathering of world leaders, including Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, reflects the world's support for the Games and its desire for world peace and unity.
Va Zhanlun said that the Beijing Winter Olympics have written a new chapter in the history of international sports, and will undoubtedly make greater contributions to the Olympic Movement and the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. The theme slogan of the Beijing Winter Olympics, "Together for the Future", embodies the common aspiration of human society to build peace, unite, develop together and prosper. Sport is not discriminatory, sport is a universal language, Cambodia fully supports the Beijing Winter Olympics and opposes all forms of sports politicization.
Jiang Suotian, secretary general of the Cambodia Hockey Federation, said that during the global epidemic epidemic, countries and regions around the world have sent athletes to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics, which clearly demonstrates the spirit of friendship, unity and international cooperation. Hosting the Winter Olympics as scheduled marks another great victory for China against the backdrop of the ongoing epidemic. This proves that no difficulty or challenge can stop the Chinese government and Chinese people from forging ahead. It is believed that the Beijing Winter Olympics will inject new impetus into world peace, unity and sustainable development.
Weng Wuti, assistant hockey coach, said Beijing was the first city to host the Summer and Winter Olympics, and the Beijing Winter Olympics was the first global multi-sport event to be held as scheduled after the outbreak of the new crown epidemic. Sport is an excellent tool for peace, solidarity, development and international cooperation. Despite the difficult period of the epidemic, China has organized an outstanding Winter Olympics as planned, which clearly reflects the great importance China attaches to sports. (End)