Copenhagen, 10 Feb (Xinhua) -- "I am very fortunate to be able to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics." The experience of living and training in the Olympic Village impressed 27-year-old Danish speed skater Victor Sorrup because there was a "plus" that meant a lot to him personally. In addition to preparing for the competition, Victor could not wait to connect with Xinhua News Agency reporters, and at the same time shared the details and surprises of the life of the "Olympic Village" on his social media.
On January 27, the Winter Olympic Villages of beijing, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games were officially opened. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiong Qi
For Victor, the Olympic Village is not only cool, but more importantly " very loving" Because his fiancée, Russian speed skater Sofia Prosvilleova, also accompanied the team to the Winter Olympics.
"Between the preparations, Sophia and I can eat and drink in the Olympic Village. Then they competed in the Winter Olympics, it was just perfect, for me it was definitely a plus for the Olympic experience! ”
Victor also did not forget to "sprinkle sugar": "Being here with Sophia is very important to me, she takes away a lot of pressure from me and allows me to prepare for the game with peace of mind!" ”
In the video diary, Sophia ran to Victor to give him a big "bear hug" scene that made netizens shout, too sweet!
On December 30, 2021, the scenery of the Winter Olympic Village in Zhangjiakou Area of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shiyao
As part of the largest Danish Winter Olympics delegation ever made, Victor arrived in Beijing with a transit flight and noticed China's rigorous and professional anti-epidemic measures. "China's epidemic prevention personnel give you a sense of safety and praise them."
Victor was a strong contender for medals in the men's group starting event in speed skating. He described the Olympic Village as a "pretty cool" little world where athletes from all over the world could move and communicate freely, with the only condition they could wear a mask.
"There are supermarkets, souvenir shops in the Olympic Village... There's also Pizza Hut and KFC, and there's even a bank. There is also a large well-equipped gym for athletes to train daily, there are a lot of things to do here and lots to keep you busy. ”
For the Olympic "food court", Victor is even more precious: "The staff is friendly, the food is very fresh, not only traditional Chinese food, you can also buy bread, cereal, cake, pizza and other Western food." The key is open 24 hours, so super convenient! Super friendly even for athletes with strict dietary requirements! ”
A volunteer (center) interacts with guests at the Beijing Winter Olympic Village Visitor Center on January 27. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
Also impressing Victor was the many staff and volunteers in the Olympic Village, who spoke fluent English, which made life comfortable and convenient for the athletes in the Olympic Village.
A netizen left a message under Victor's social media: "Thank you very much for showing the real and fair China, because I can't find this kind of real report on the Beijing Winter Olympics in the UK." Good luck with Sofia and good luck to the Danish team! ”
Source: Xinhua News Agency