Beijing, February 20 (Reporter Shangguan Yun) The flame is extinguished, and the grand event is final. While the Beijing Winter Olympics presented wonderful events to the world, the world also saw a "more symbolic" China through the Winter Olympics.
Data chart: On the evening of February 4, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games was held at the Beijing National Stadium. The picture shows the main torch. Photo by Cui Nan, a reporter from China News Service
Under the background of the epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics were held as scheduled, conveying optimism to the world and of great significance to athletes. Many foreign officials and athletes truthfully recorded the warm details of this ice and snow event from the first perspective.
Strict epidemic prevention measures bring a sense of security. "I am so grateful that the Winter Olympics will be held as scheduled. In Beijing, I feel super safe. U.S. curling mixed doubles player Victoria Persinger said.
In the Winter Olympic Village, there are many high-tech products to provide disinfection services. German snowboarder Leon Walkenspegg showed the killing robot to netizens on Tik Tok. He sighed, "I've never felt any safer than here." ”
State-of-the-art venues that provide a high-quality competitive stage. After the speed skating women's 3000m race on the 5th, the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon" received praise, and Italy's Lolo Brigida, who won the silver medal, said: "Today (the venue) is perfect, it is very fast, I am very much looking forward to the 1500m race. ”
Data map: On February 5, the beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating women's 3000 meters final was held at the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon". Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun
The National Ski Jumping Center "Snow Ruyi" has been well received. "I love its unique design, where people can really enjoy ski jumping." Canadian ski jumper Lotit said.
Quite a distinctive cuisine, countless circles of fans. American athlete Julia Marino said, "I've eaten more than 200 dumplings since I came here. When I came back from training in the mountains, I went to eat dumplings. ”
Not only the food, but also the comfortable rooms in the Winter Olympic Village, as well as festive elements such as spring league and Fuzi, also impressed the athletes; some people tried to practice tai chi, one move at a time, with a look.
In addition, nearly 19,000 race volunteers provided professional and enthusiastic service. Janice Spitery, a 29-year-old Maltese athlete, once praised the Chinese volunteers, "Thank you for making this event perfect."
Data chart: Volunteers watch the award ceremony of the men's slope obstacle course at the Zhangjiakou Competition in Zhangjiakou On February 7.
By participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics, many foreign athletes have been given the opportunity to experience China first-hand. Heartfelt praise, warm interaction... These are the vivid details of this "covenant of ice and snow", which effectively shattered the "gray and black filter" that some people in the West view China.
The Beijing Winter Olympics is not only a sports event, but also a platform for mutual exchanges and understanding. When people meet at the ice and snow event, people use warmth to eliminate barriers and enhance friendship, which is the charm of the Olympic movement.
Inside and outside the arena, one "black technology", one Chinese cultural element after another... Advanced technology and aesthetic creativity echo each other, and China has made the world feel the excitement of the Winter Olympics. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, "xiexie (thank you)" brushed the screen at a high frequency.
What underpins this sports event is a real and confident China. Strict epidemic prevention measures, excellent event protection... The smooth holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics demonstrated China's determination, efficiency and vitality.
"Simple, safe and wonderful", the Beijing Winter Olympics fulfilled its promise with practical actions, built a stage for athletes to realize their dreams, and interpreted the Olympic motto of "faster, higher, stronger and more united". (End)