Demonstrate the responsibility of major countries and promote unity and friendship

Source: People's Daily

Demonstrate the responsibility of major countries and promote unity and friendship

——International dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics praised the Winter Olympics

The Beijing Winter Olympic Games are unfolding in an orderly manner, and a wonderful, extraordinary and outstanding ice and snow event is passionately presented. The international dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games spoke highly of China's responsibility as a big country in carrying forward the Olympic spirit and promoting human unity and fraternity, and believed that the successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics demonstrated the good image of China's sunshine, prosperity and openness in the new era, and made important contributions to the development of the international Olympic movement.

IOC President Bach said that China's goal of bringing 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports has been achieved ahead of schedule, which will greatly promote people's physical and mental health. From a worldwide perspective, the era of winter sports can be divided into before and after the Beijing Winter Olympics, because 300 million people participate in ice and snow sports, which will open a new era for ice and snow sports.

King Sihamoni of Cambodia believes that there is no doubt that the Beijing Winter Olympics will provide athletes with high-quality accommodation, catering, medical treatment, transportation, entertainment and fitness, business and other services, and the hospitality of the Chinese people has also impressed all participants. He believes that the slogan of the Beijing Winter Olympics, "Together for the Future", embodies the desire of mankind to share a common destiny and overcome global challenges, embodies the core values and vision of the Olympic Movement, and pursues the goals of world unity, peace and progress. At the same time, the slogan reflects the key values of the Winter Paralympic Games, in particular the role the Olympic Games play in promoting social inclusion.

Tajikistan President Rahmon said that the Beijing Winter Olympics has become one of the most ornamental winter sports events in recent years, attracting the participation and attention of all countries. Beijing became the world's first "double Olympic city" to host both the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympics, which demonstrated China's strong strength and the impressive achievements of the Chinese people.

Turkmenistan President Berdymukhamedov said that Turkey is very concerned about the construction of Facilities for the Winter Olympics in China and the application of high-tech innovation programs. He believes that in terms of organization and competition, the Beijing Winter Olympics will be the highest level of sports events. In the process, China has once again demonstrated its ability to host large-scale events.

Prince Albert II of Monaco said that committing to a greener and more sustainable Beijing Winter Olympics will leave a rich legacy for the future, not only in the use of renewable energy, full planning and utilization of venues, but also in the changes brought to China by "bringing 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports". He believes that driving 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports will usher in a turning point in global ice and snow sports, promote the development of ice and snow sports in the world, "let people participate in different winter sports, and also promote people to have a healthy lifestyle." This is vital to the Olympic movement, as well as to the global snow sports."

Ecuadorian President Lasso spoke highly of the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics. He said that under the epidemic situation, China has shown strong organizational capabilities in hosting the Winter Olympics and adopted strict epidemic prevention measures.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the COVID-19 epidemic is still raging in today's world, and the international community urgently needs to promote the Olympic spirit, which symbolizes unity, "which is a spirit of tolerance, a spirit of respect and dialogue, which is very consistent with the values of the United Nations". "The Olympic and Paralympic Games send an important message to the world — a message of peace and a message of mutual respect among all cultures, all civilizations and all races," he said.

General Assembly President Shahid stressed that sport is a platform for dialogue and diplomacy, reconciliation and rejuvenation, cooperation and collaboration. Sporting events such as the Olympics "can inspire generations of people, build bridges across continents." He said that the Beijing Winter Olympics will play an important role in the international community getting rid of the covid-19 epidemic and promoting human unity. "The Beijing Winter Olympics will help demonstrate human resilience, solidarity and the pursuit of happiness, and it will be an important opportunity to transcend geopolitics and promote global solidarity, peace and human creativity," Shahid said. ”

(Comprehensive reporting by Liu Gang and Xinhua News Agency)