The Beijing Winter Olympics is the fourth consecutive time that Pakistan, which enjoys the reputation of "Pakistan Railway" in China, has participated in the Winter Olympic Games. Nadim Akim Khan, deputy head of the Pakistani delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics and secretary general of the Pakistan Winter Sports Federation, told the Beijing Daily client reporter that the life of Pakistani athletes and coaches in Yanqing Winter Olympic Village is very comfortable. All venues of the Beijing Winter Olympics are of the highest standard. Regardless of the country the athletes come from, they have received applause from the Chinese people.
Deputy Head of the Pakistani Delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Secretary-General of the Pakistan Winter Sports Federation Nadim Achimal Khan
Chinese spectators applauded all athletes, regardless of country
Pakistan sent an athlete, Mohammed Karim, to alpine skiing, so the members of the Pakistani delegation were in the Yanqing division. Nadim Achimar Khan said the Yanqing Winter Olympic Village was "very luxurious" and made Pakistani athletes and coaches feel very comfortable during the Winter Olympics. The diet of the Winter Olympic Village is not only nutritious, but also fully considers the eating habits of different athletes.
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Pakistani delegation entered. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiong Qi
When the Pakistani delegation appeared at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, one of the warmest cheers of the night was heard. Nadim Achimal Khan said that since the opening of the Winter Olympics, most of the hosts they have met have been very enthusiastic. Athletes from different countries have made friends in their respective divisions. Even more commendable is the fact that the Chinese audience applauded all the athletes, regardless of the country they came from. This is a common phenomenon during the Winter Olympics.
China's technological progress was clearly visible at the Winter Olympics
As the Beijing Winter Olympics calendar enters its final week, Nadim Akim Khan said he was most impressed by the level of management of the Winter Olympics. The head of the winter sports organization believes that everything about the Beijing Winter Olympics has been carefully planned and strictly implemented. Ensuring the safety of delegations and volunteers is a difficult task at a time when the pandemic is spreading around the world, but so far, China has done a very good job in this regard. At the same time, it is a clever way to divide the Winter Olympics into three divisions and put the related competitions together.
"All winter sports venues at the Beijing Winter Olympics are of the highest standard. These venues not only provide training conditions for athletes, but also create a precondition for maximizing effective use after the Winter Olympics. I have to say that the work done at the Beijing Winter Olympics in terms of venues is perfect. Nadim Achimal Khan said.
Referring to the most popular star piers during the Beijing Winter Olympics, Nadim Achimar Khan admits that the popularity of the piers is not surprising. "Pandas are national treasures of China, and the design of the ice piers is also great. The clothes on the ice piers are designed to look like spacesuits, hinting at the huge technological advances That China has made in the space sector. These advances are clearly visible during the Winter Olympics, which is amazing! For example, he said, from the reuse of venues at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, to the use of carbon dioxide to turn the famous "Water Cube" into an "Ice Cube" and the creation of artificial snow for snow projects, "everyone I spoke to was in awe of what the Winter Olympics were shown." Long live China! ”
The Prime Minister's visit to China will promote sports cooperation between the two countries
Pakistan's only athlete, Mohammed Karim, is from the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, where there are excellent conditions for snow sports, which is perhaps one of the reasons why he has been able to represent his country for the Winter Olympics for three consecutive years. Nadim Akim Khan introduced that in Pakistan, winter sports are organized with the support of the Winter Sports Federation. Pakistan's two valleys, Natal and Swat, are internationally recognized alpine ski resorts where alpine skiing events are held and athletes train. In addition to alpine skiing, Pakistan also offers ice hockey, snowboarding and speed skating.
Pakistan delegation coach Kamal Mirza, athlete Mohammed Karim, deputy head of delegation Nadim Akim Khan (from left to right) Courtesy of the Pakistan delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. He visited China from February 3 to February 6 and attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. During the visit, the two countries issued the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. As the deputy head of the Pakistan delegation to the Winter Olympics, Nadim Achimal Khan said that Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit is not only of great significance to the relations between the two countries, but also will promote the winter sports cooperation between the two countries, especially the training of athletes. "Pakistan can develop ice rinks and ski resorts that can be used year-round with the support of Chinese experts. Chinese coaches are also very helpful in training our speed skaters, figure skaters and snowboarders. ”