Beijing, February 20 (Xinhua) -- After more than ten competition days, the Beijing Winter Olympics are coming to an end. There is no feast in the world, but the excitement and emotions brought by the Beijing Winter Olympics will surely last a long time. As the grand event approached the closing, the "ethereal and romantic" closing ceremony described by director Zhang Yimou was also highly anticipated.
The two brothers of Boe, the purchase of gold piers
On 18 February, Johannes Tinnes Berger won his fourth gold medal at the Winter Olympics and the 15th gold medal in a single edition of the Norwegian delegation, setting a record for the biathlon men's 15 km group race.
Previously, the record number of gold medals in a single Winter Olympics was 14, set by the Canadian delegation at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and the Norwegian delegation had tied this record at the last Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Norway's Johannes Tinnes Boe shoots during the match on Feb. 18. Photo by China News Service reporter Tomita
In the 6 events registered, Berger won a total of 4 gold and 1 bronze. What is even more surprising is that his brother Talyey Berhe also won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze at the Winter Olympics, and the brothers took 9 gold piers at the Winter Olympics.
Not only that, but in the men's 10 km sprint event in the biathlon, Tinnes and Taryeyi competed together and won gold and bronze medals in the event, making them the first pair of brothers to win medals together in the same event in the winter biathlon at the Winter Olympics.
In the interview, the brothers were both proud of each other.
"Crossing" the City of Shuang'ao, the closing ceremony of "Ethereal and Romantic"
Recently, Zhang Yimou "spoiled" some of the contents of the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
"When the Flame of the Winter Olympics is finally extinguished, there will be a momentary physical reproduction of the 2008 Olympic Games, as if going back in time, bringing everyone a sense of 'crossing'."
In addition, the closing ceremony will still follow the concept of simplicity, will still highlight the scientific and technological content, and make the closing ceremony "ethereal and romantic" through the power of science and technology.
I look forward to how director Zhang Yimou will use art and technology to interpret the "City of The Two Olympics".
Beijing Winter Olympics mascot "Ice Pier". Image source: Visual China
Buy some gifts and bring "Chinoiserie" home
In recent days, the delegations that have partially completed the competition have prepared to return. In the Yanqing Winter Olympic Village, the volunteers with the group bid farewell to the delegations.
Before leaving, many delegations bought souvenirs, including mascots from the Beijing Winter Olympics and traditional Chinese ornaments such as lanterns and fuzi. Carefully packaged and transported home from afar, these items contain good wishes that are far more monumental than the items themselves.
For example, the head of the Andorran delegation said that they would send the mascot of the Winter Olympics to the National Olympic Committee as a souvenir. In addition, the pillows on the bed with the Winter Olympic symbol and the lanterns he and his volunteers made during the Lantern Festival will be placed at home as a souvenir.
On February 15, Su Yiming hugged coach Yasuhiro Sato. Photo by Mao Jianjun, reporter of China News Service
The coach talked about Su Yiming's life events
"Heck, he only got a silver medal in the barrier-breaking skills, just a silver medal," Su Yiming's coach Sato said, "I think he shouldn't have a girlfriend until he won the gold in this project." ”
Su Yiming's coach, Yasuhiro Sato, known as the "Godfather of Japanese Snowboarding", is very strict. When asked about Su Yiming's expectations for future growth in the interview, there was such a humorous scene.
Yasuhiro Sato has a high opinion of Su Yiming, believing that Su Yiming is a talented player. The two of them have a tacit understanding of each other and have the same goal. Yasuhiro Sato has said that if Su Yiming needs it, he will accompany him at any time. (End)