Beijing, 12 Feb (Xinhua) -- Halfway through the beijing Winter Olympics, what is engraved in the hearts of athletes, media reporters, and staff from all over the world who have traveled far and wide to attend the Winter Olympics?
- Greetings from the weeping people
On the night of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, American athlete Tessa Maude recorded her trip to the Winter Olympics with video, and when she entered, she shouted "Hello" to the volunteers on the sidelines with her Chinese, and a volunteer waved warmly to her and responded in English with "Welcome to China".
On February 4, the U.S. delegation entered the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Lei
A simple greeting made Maud, who returned to the room, shed tears. She said on social media: "I watched that video over and over again and I cried because it was the most loving thing in my life." The guy who said 'Welcome to China' made me cry every time because they were so nice. ”
——Let people forget the cold "ice pier"
The mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics based on the panda, the "Ice Pier", is highly sought after and has become the "top stream" product of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
On the way to China, Japanese journalist Tsujioka Yoshido dropped his down jacket on the plane, and when he took his luggage and sat on the bus, he saw the "ice pier", "I was attracted at once, and forgot the cold." After that, he purchased many "ice pier" products and showed them to the audience when he appeared on camera, which made him and the "ice pier" popularity soar a lot.
On February 6, the "ice pier" at the ceremony of awarding souvenirs. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yubin
For many athletes, the special version of the award", the "ice pier", is a rare Olympic memory. After winning the bronze medal in the short track speed skating mixed relay, Hungarian athlete Liu Shaolin held up a golden "ice pier" and said: "I have a three-year-old little sister, if I win another one, give her, this I don't give, this is mine." ”
"Pandas are a favorite animal all over the world." Arnold Lin, photography manager at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center, said, "The 'ice pier' will be a mark of success in the history of the Olympic Games. ”
- "The Fastest Ice" on the Plains
For 6 consecutive competition days, a new world record was born, and the Winter Olympic record was refreshed many times, and the "ice ribbon" made the speed skaters of the Beijing Winter Olympics return home with a full load.
There are many record-breaking factors, one of which is the high quality ice surface of the National Speed Skating Hall. "Ice Ribbon" uses environmentally friendly carbon dioxide ice making technology to produce a smooth, smooth and uniform temperature conduction surface, which helps athletes to create good results. As a plain ice rink, but can produce a new record, "the fastest ice" to its strength to justify its own name.
Athletes train at the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon" on January 28. Photo by Wu Wei, Xinhua News Agency
"It feels great to run 60 km/h and all of our athletes can do our best here." Holland's Kay Nuis said. In the men's 1500m race on the 8th, he broke the Olympic record and won the championship with a time of 1:43.21. The record he broke was set three minutes earlier by teammate Thomas Kroll.
- Industrial chimneys that do not spit smoke
"Those 'crazy' chimneys behind them are cool." After the men's final of the freestyle ski jump on the 9th, American athlete Alexander Hall said.
After the relocation and transformation, the former Shougang Industrial Park has now built a ski jumping competition venue, and the deactivated chimneys and cooling towers have become a unique background for the runners to take off. From the industrial park to the Winter Olympic venues, such a transformation condenses the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee's concept of practicing sustainable development and frugality, and shines with the light of Chinese wisdom.
On January 31, Shougang Ski Jump. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lan Hongguang
"Seeing this fantastic, iconic new venue and seeing the excellent operations is really beyond my imagination." IOC President Bach said after visiting the Shougang Ski Jump that he had said it was a stunning example of urban planning and renewal.
--Chinese birthday song
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." In the alpine skiing media studio, several Chinese volunteers are singing Chinese birthday songs in front of mobile phone cameras. The video was recorded by austrian journalist Jeog Fleisseau, who was his son's birthday on the 12th, and he was unable to accompany his child in Beijing, "I want to send Chinese blessings to my home."
"China uses advanced venues and efficient organizational work to make the Olympic Event look the best." Giog Fleseau said he had been to China during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but this time China still amazed him, "I am willing to come here again and again to meet everyone!" ”
On February 4, the "snowflake" session at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
Whether it is a word, a gift, or an experience, every bit left in their hearts reflects the goodwill and friendship of the Chinese, and reflects the expectation and practice of Chinese for the "more united" in the Olympic motto.
Like-minded people, not far from the mountains and seas, all the love is gathered because of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Editors: Liu Ning, Wu Bowen, Zheng Daojin, Li Yuxi (Intern)