BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, with ice and snow athletes from all over the world unleashing their talents on the top stage, bringing one wonderful showdown after another to audiences around the world. At the same time, the many tidbits that happened outside the arena highlighted the unique charm of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Gu Ailing was interviewed after the game. Photo by Mao Jianjun, reporter of China News Service
Gu Ailing turned into an audience
On the morning of the 10th, Gu Ailing appeared in the women's U-shaped field skill final of the Beijing Winter Olympics snowboarding to cheer for the three Chinese players Cai Xuetong, Liu Jiayu and Qiu Leng. IOC President Bach also came to the scene and applauded the contestants with Gu Ailing.
In the crowd watching the game, Gu Ailing's figure of raising his arms and cheering was quite conspicuous. She watched the game attentively, applauded Cai Xuetong's difficult actions, sighed for Liu Jiayu's mistakes, and communicated with the guests around her.
In this game, Cai Xuetong finished 4th with 81.25 points, setting a personal best in the Winter Olympics. Liu Jiayu ranked 8th with 73.50 points, and Qiu Leng ranked 12th with 53.75 points. American star Chloe King successfully defended the title with 94.00 points.
Bobsleigh competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics. China News Service reporter He Penglei photographed
Their "crossover" was successful
On the evening of the 9th, the double bobsleigh competition of the Beijing Winter Olympics was held. The Chinese duo of Huang Yebo and Peng Junyue finished the race with a total of 2:01.572 in two rounds, and finally ranked 17th. The two successfully completed the Winter Olympic debut of The Chinese tandem bobsleigh.
Before becoming bobsleigh athletes, Huang Yebo and Peng Junyue engaged in sports that had nothing to do with "snow". One of them was a sprinter and the other was a basketball player.
From beginners who couldn't distinguish between snowmobiles, sleds and steel-framed snowmobiles at the beginning, to standing on the beijing Winter Olympics after cooperating with each other and training hard, they filled a gap in China's ice and snow sports. After the game, Huang Yebo and Peng Junyue were also affirmed by IOC President Bach.
"We have agreed to participate in many Winter Olympic Games together, and our goal is to stand on the highest podium of the Winter Olympics!" Huang Yebo has such expectations for the future.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Snowboarding Women's U-Shaped Pitch Skills Final. Photo by Zhai Yujia, a reporter from China News Service
Competition is important, and bean buns must also be eaten
In the 9th snowboarding women's U-shaped track skills qualifier, 29-year-old Maltese female athlete Janice Spitey was impressive. When she returned to the results waiting area after the first round, she looked into the camera and pulled out half a bean bag...
"I love bean buns, they taste great." In the post-match interview, Janice Spitté made no secret of her love for bean bags. "I eat 6 bean bags a day, 2 for breakfast, 2 for dinner, 2 for lunch. This morning I was so nervous I couldn't eat, so I packed the beans in my bag. I still had bean buns in my pocket, and I was finally able to take a bite after the first round of movements. ”
The first round of mistakes made Janice Spitey "feel a great frustration", but she quickly adjusted her mentality, so there was such an interesting scene as eating bean bags.
Beijing Winter Olympic Village Flag Square. China News Service reporter He Penglei photographed
No one can resist Chinese cuisine
Since the pre-opening of the village on January 23, the main restaurant of Yanqing Winter Olympic Village has adhered to the principle of "athlete-centered" and provided catering services 24 hours a day. The rich cuisine, excellent service and comfortable dining environment have been highly praised by the residents of the village.
"I think it's great to be able to taste the cuisine of different countries and cultures here. I like to choose some of the food of the Chinese table, and it has left a deep impression on me. Alexander Omot Kielder, Norwegian male alpine skier and bronze medalist in the men's super slalom, said of the main restaurant of The Yanqing Winter Olympic Village.
Jamaican snowmobiler Jasmine Finrat-Victorian, who is competing in the Winter Olympics for the third time, is equally full of praise for the restaurant. "I think it's great, I like Chinese food, especially authentic Chinese food. Every staff member here was great and we felt at ease with the killing, cleaning and prepared food. The restaurant was open all day so we were able to eat at any time on our own schedule without worrying about getting to the restaurant before it closed, which was simply amazing. (End)
Source: China News Network