Beijing, February 14 (Xinhua) -- Speaking of the national treasure elements in the Beijing Winter Olympics, I believe that the "top stream" ice pier will definitely first come to everyone's mind. However, in today's figure skating ice dance field, the "birth of Panda Ah Bao" has also become a scene on the sidelines.
On February 11, in the ice hockey venue of the Winter Olympic Games, the staff took a group photo with the ice pier "sticker". Whether it is the high-profile "ice pier" at the top of the Winter Olympics, or these ordinary faces that we are not familiar with, they are all "little cute" worthy of praise.
Ice Rink CP showcases Chinese Kung Fu
The Chinese ice dance group Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu performed well in the free dance, setting a new record in the history of the Chinese Ice Dance Winter Olympics.
Dressed in a "green mountains and green water" style competition uniform, accompanied by the background music "Kung Fu Piano" adapted from the movie "Kung Fu Panda", Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu completed the performance of the day. Then in the waiting area, facing the camera, they and the two coaches made the signature action of kung fu panda on the camera, adding a joy to the tense game. Netizens said that this is to bring Chinese kung fu to the Winter Olympics.
In the end, the pair "CP" on the ice rink ranked 12th with a rhythmic dance score of 73.41 points and a free dance score of 111.01 points. Compared with other sports, China's ice dance started late, and there is a certain gap between the foundation and European and American athletes, but the athletes represented by Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu have let everyone see the future of this sport.
Wang Shiyue (right) / Liu Xinyu in the game. Photo by Cui Nan, a reporter from China News Service
Ecuador's "solitary seedlings"
"Attending the Beijing Winter Olympics is the best thing in my life," Sarah said.
Sarah Escobar was the first female athlete from Ecuador to participate in the Winter Olympics and the only athlete on the Ecuadorian delegation to the Winter Olympics. Engaged in alpine skiing, she served as the flag bearer of the delegation at the opening ceremony.
Sarah said: "Being the flag bearer of the delegation at the Beijing Winter Olympics is the greatest honor of my life. This honor belongs to all Ecuadorians, to my country, to my family, to my friends and to all those who support me. In the women's giant slalom event for alpine skiing, Sarah failed to finish the second round, but she said she would not give up and would try to compete for the next Winter Olympics.
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing Women's Super Slalom Competition. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun
A warm haven on Haituo Mountain
Alpine skiing is one of the most difficult and complex winter sports to organize, and providing catering services to athletes on site is a daunting challenge.
Liu Guopeng, deputy director of catering in Yanqing Winter Olympic Village, introduced that the catering service team of Yanqing Winter Olympic Village overcame many unfavorable factors such as many service points, poor infrastructure, and poor external natural environment, and took multiple measures to ensure the completion of service guarantee tasks.
Gao Xuemei, catering manager of Yanqing Winter Olympic Village, is guiding the athletes to prepare meals at the venue. Yanqing Winter Olympic Village Catering Support Team courtesy of the picture
Gao Xuemei, catering manager of Yanqing Winter Olympic Village, told reporters that since the supply of meals at alpine ski resorts, more than 5,700 athletes, coaches and various officials have been served. The athletes' lounge became a warm haven and supply station on Haituo Mountain. The relevant officials of the International Olympic Committee and the International Snow Federation unanimously gave high praise. (End)