Source: Xinhua Net
History will surely remember this unforgettable spring ——
In the Spring Festival of the Year of the Tiger, the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing were a complete success. In the new era, China has fulfilled its solemn commitments and dedicated a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic event to the world.
This is a great event that inspires the world. Soaring on the solid ice and soaring between the flying snow, the passion and joy of ice and snow sports are shared globally, injecting confidence and strength into the people of all countries to overcome challenges and realize their dreams.
This is a grand gathering of solidarity and cooperation. Overcoming difficulties and breaking through barriers, people from all over the world gathered under the banner of the five rings, displayed the beauty of competition, promoted the light of civilization, gathered the strength of unity, and worked together to write a new chapter of "going to the future together".
Hearts hold hands, warm you and me; dreams rise and shine in the sky and the earth. On the historical journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, a new milestone stands majestically! In the annals of the history of the Olympic Movement and the peaceful development of mankind, a new classic shines brightly!
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This scene is frozen in people's hearts: President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, together with the international dignitaries attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, wearing special masks printed with the flags of their respective countries, regions and international organizations, stood side by side and waved together. The difficult "Covenant of the Winter Olympics" and the world-renowned "New Year's Meeting" show the hospitality of the host, and convey to the world the fervent call of fate and harmony and solidarity - "We should carry forward the spirit of the Olympic movement and unite to meet the common challenges of the international community." ”
Since ancient times, the Olympic Movement has carried the beautiful pursuit of peace, unity and progress of mankind. China actively participates in the Olympic movement, unremittingly carries forward the Olympic spirit, and is a firm pursuer and activist of the Olympic ideal. From bidding to preparation to holding, General Secretary Xi Jinping has always been concerned about the work related to the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, personally planned and personally promoted, pointed out the direction and injected strength into the writing of the wonderful Winter Olympic answer sheet, and led the Chinese people to make new contributions to promoting the development of the global Olympic cause.
During the Beijing Winter Olympics, dozens of foreign affairs activities were held intensively, and on the long table in the east hall of the Great Hall of the People, a small circular clock under the microphone marked President Xi Jinping's "busy index". When Beijing opened the "Winter Olympics time", the world's eyes focused on the East, and China's diplomacy ushered in a "highlight moment". On the stage of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China and the world played a symphony of the times of unity and cooperation to create a better future.
From international dignitaries coming to China to join in the grand event, to world dignitaries actively responding to the global development initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, to the signing and publication of dozens of bilateral documents by China and relevant countries... Virtue is not alone, but there will be neighbors. The Chinese concept and Chinese plan are increasingly recognized by the world, and the "circle of friends" of mutual benefit and win-win results is expanding and expanding, reflecting the aspirations of the people and the trend of the times. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "The world needs a successful Winter Olympics that sends a clear message to the world that people of any country, nation or religion can transcend their differences and achieve unity and cooperation."
This is the "Build a Snowflake" session filmed at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 4. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuge
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the guides of the delegation held aloft snowflake-shaped guidance boards and gathered together, so that the "small snowflakes" together constituted a "big snowflake". On the field, the athletes exchanged gifts, the same frame "than the heart", hugging and encouraging each other's heart-warming moments, which made countless people moved. Bringing together countless "I" into "we", so that the concept of "the world is one, the world is one" and the call for "more unity" stir each other, the Beijing Winter Olympics will highlight the common values of all mankind and arouse the widespread concern and resonance of the people of all countries. Authoritative data shows that the Beijing Winter Olympics has become the highest-rated Winter Olympics so far, attracting more than 2 billion people on global social media.
The Olympic games will have a deadline and human development will be endless. The Beijing Winter Olympics have made people re-understand the world and further clarified the direction of "what should we do" - "In the face of various urgent global challenges, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and sit together on the 'Noah's Ark' of the new era, mankind will have a better tomorrow." ”
This is the true meaning of "going to the future together", and it is also an unstoppable trend of the times!
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"You go to breakfast and then you have less than 10 seconds to get a nucleic acid, all of which makes me feel very safe and secure." The words of Maltese athlete Janice Spitery expressed the general feelings of athletes from all over the world. IOC President Bach said at a press conference held before the closing ceremony that the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics were very successful and the athletes were very satisfied.
The Beijing Winter Olympics is the first global comprehensive sports event to be held as scheduled since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, with nearly 3,000 athletes from 91 countries and regions participating. In the face of pressure such as the epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics adhered to the people-oriented, life-oriented, to ensure safe and stable operation, no cluster epidemic, and handed over an excellent epidemic prevention and competition answer sheet to the world.
On February 12, Gao Tingyu of the Chinese team celebrated winning the men's 500m speed skating championship, and the medical staff on the sidelines congratulated him. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ga
This answer sheet condenses the hard work of all aspects. From the strong protection of more than 100 medical points covering three divisions, to the silent dedication of more than 18,000 volunteers, from the meteorological forecast of "minute level in time and hundreds of meters in space", to the professional team working day and night on the front line of the field... How many behind-the-scenes heroes' unremitting struggle, how many staff members' dedication, so that safety, thoughtfulness, meticulous security and service warm every participating athlete, people sincerely issued "thank You China" and "Thank You Beijing" praise, forming such a consensus: as long as everyone abides by the spirit of unity, everyone contributes, even in the new crown epidemic, a great event can be held.
Looking back on the extraordinary history of the preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, more than 1.4 billion Chinese people have worked together to overcome difficulties, race against time and fight against the epidemic, and after more than 6 years of meticulous preparation and more than 10 days of wonderful hosting, they have handed over a unique and shocking Winter Olympics answer sheet. This is a concentrated embodiment of the superiority of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, a vivid interpretation of the CPC's outstanding governance ability, and a powerful annotation that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process.
Volunteers clear the ice between hockey games on Feb. 15. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
What is a miracle? It is the plum blossom that blooms in Ling Han, the summit that conquers the mountains, and the historical initiative and creation that firmly holds the fate in its own hands. Looking back at the vicissitudes of the past century, from the era of awakening to the era of rise, from the "three questions of the Olympic Games" at the beginning of the last century to the "city of the two Olympic Games" in the new era, the "frozen edge" between China and the Winter Olympics is like a mirror, reflecting the trajectory of the struggle of the Chinese people to cut through thorns and thorns and be determined to realize their dreams, and to illuminate the great leap of the Chinese nation from standing up and getting rich to becoming strong.
This is the entry of the flag of the People's Republic of China at the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing (pictured on February 4). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Yichen
Such a scene always makes the hearts of the sons and daughters of China surging - at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, in the melodious melody of "My Motherland and Me", representatives of all walks of life, advanced model figures and 56 ethnic groups in China slowly passed the bright five-star red flag to the flag-raising area of the stadium with their hands. With the majestic sound of the national anthem, the five-star red flag is rising. The trickle of water merges into rivers and seas, and the people's might is as majestic as a mountain. The Beijing Winter Olympics have made the world re-understand China: a China of unity, unity and vitality, and a credible, lovely and respectable China.
"You can always trust China!" The successful holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics has further enhanced the historical self-confidence of the Chinese people, and the Chinese nation has shown a vigorous and positive spirit and strength. With such a people as a strong backing and such a spirit as a solid support, any human miracle can be created, and the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will certainly be realized.
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The mighty momentum of "the water of the Yellow River rising from heaven", the ice and snow five rings of "cutting ice and snow for several jobs", the Winter Olympic torch that "to the vast and subtle"... In the memory of the World's Winter Olympics, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics has written a new chapter of great color. This artistic feast of humanities casting souls and empowering science and technology spreads out a magnificent picture of the integration and symbiosis of Chinese culture and Olympic culture.
Culture has forged classics, and the moment has become eternal. Bulgarian scholar Ivan Sandansky said that the Beijing Winter Olympics will show the world the true Olympic spirit and values – by organically combining it with traditional Chinese culture.
On February 10, The Netherlands' Irini Showten finished in the women's 5,000m final in speed skating. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jianwei
Germany's Claudia Peschstein after the women's 3,000m final in speed skating on Feb. 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Wei
Coubertin once said: "The Olympic Games are not a competition, but a kind of cultural exchange and integration that originates from the heart." "People with culture can more condense the soul; with art, it is easier to communicate with the world." When the Winter Olympics meet the Chinese Year, when the "beauty of China" and the "beauty of the five rings" shine together, chinese romance touches the heartstrings of the world, and the Beijing Winter Olympics hand over the answer sheet of civilization with their own beauty and harmony and symbiosis.
Volunteers in award dresses practice the award ceremony at the National Alpine Ski Center on February 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lian Zhen
Reading the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese elements are everywhere, and The Chinese imprint is vivid and vivid. The fluttering "ice ribbon", the long-sleeved dancing "Snow Flying Sky", and the winding and circling "Snow Dragon" allow the world to appreciate the oriental aesthetics with lofty artistic conception and rich meaning; the competition venues that integrate elements such as the Great Wall and the Beacon Tower, the medals inspired by the ancient concentric circles and jade bi, and the award dresses named "Ruixue Xiangyun", "Hongyun Landscape" and "Tang Hua Feixue" allow the world to feel the infinite charm of China's excellent traditional culture and better understand "Why China".
Civilizations are enriched by exchanges, and civilizations are enriched by mutual learning. The curling track of "Ice Cube" resounded with ancient music from the Scottish Highlands, American bobsleigh athlete SummerBridge followed artificial intelligence to learn to play tai chi, athletes from all over the world wrote the word "Fu", pasted the Spring Festival, watched the "Spring Festival Gala", Gongbao chicken, Mapo tofu, Beijing roast duck, leek boxes, spicy hot, bean buns and other Chinese delicacies are widely popular... In the interweaving of "Chinese red" and "ice and snow white", the Beijing Winter Olympics not only built a stage for the world to compete in the same field, but also built a bridge for exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese civilization and civilizations of other countries.
Members of the Norwegian delegation took a group photo with the "Ice Pier" at the Zhangjiakou Awards Plaza on February 14. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Ting
"The ice pier is on fire!" During the Beijing Winter Olympics, the mascot "Ice Pier", which integrates the image of the giant panda and the shell of the ice crystal, became the "top stream", and there were countless fans at home and abroad, and once there was a hot scene of "a 'pier' is difficult to find". Combining ice and snow sports and modern technology, combining liveliness and dunhou, "ice piers" let people perceive a lovely and vibrant China, listening to the dialogue between the present and the future...
The fire of culture ignites the passion of dancing ice and snow; the light of civilization shines on the journey of forging ahead.
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"Achievements are not only about whether you can get or how many medals you can get, but also about embodying the Olympic spirit, self-improvement, overcoming yourself and surpassing yourself." At the Sochi Winter Olympics, President Xi Jinping's remarks resonated widely. Looking back at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, athletes from all over the world have worked tenaciously, bravely challenged, and fraternally and helped each other, creating a shining ice and snow legend and writing the Olympic answer sheet of "faster, higher, stronger - more united".
With the belief of "to be the best of yourself", Gu Ailing created good results in one leap after another; full of enthusiasm of "never giving up efforts at any time", Xu Mengtao finally reached the top after four Winter Olympics; determined to "go all out and give it a go"; Qi Guangpu won the gold medal and achieved the "Grand Slam" of his career; summoned up the courage of "no one can shake me", the Dutch player Irenay Showten turned pressure into motivation to break the Olympic record twice; 49-year-old German athlete Claudia S. Peschstein used his experience of eight winter Olympics to tell people that "the heart of struggle is always young"... Persevere because of love, firm because of dreams. The Olympics are not only champions, every fighter is an Olympic hero, and every dreamer is a proud son of the times.
On February 18, Gu Ailing of the Chinese team competed in the final of women's U-shaped track skills in freestyle skiing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Chang
IOC President Bach (left) congratulates Gu Ailing, a Chinese team that won the freestyle ski women's big jump championship, on February 8. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Xu
The Beijing Winter Olympics, which is very "fighting", is like a spark, igniting the ice and snow enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of Chinese people, so that the sports answers outside the arena are equally wonderful. In the Loess Plateau, the teenagers of the ski team let go of the ice and snow; in Altay, Xinjiang, the physical education classes of primary and secondary schools were "moved" to the ski slopes; in Liupanshan, Ningxia, "cold ice and snow" became "hot resources"; in Liupanshui, Guizhou, the Yi family torches illuminated the "Southern Ice and Snow City"; under the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower, laughter and laughter activated the "Starry Sky Ice Rink"; in Sanya, Hainan, citizens felt the unique charm of "North Ice Moving South"... Under the strong impetus of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the goal of "driving 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports" has become a reality, and the ice and snow projects that were once "high cold" have increasingly entered the homes of ordinary people. Bach highly affirmed that China has made extraordinary achievements in winter sports and opened a new era of winter sports in the world.
On July 31, 2015, when Beijing won the right to host the 24th Winter Olympics, Su Yiming, who was only 11 years old, set his mind: "I want to represent China in the Winter Olympics and then achieve good results for the glory of the country." More than 6 years later, Su Yiming won a gold and a silver at the Beijing Winter Olympics, and the dream of a teenager finally came true.
The new era has created a broad stage for Chinese athletes to pursue their dreams, making one "impossible" a reality. At the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chinese sports delegation achieved the "full-event participation" in 7 major events and 15 sub-events of the Winter Olympic Games for the first time, of which 35 minor events participated for the first time, creating the best record in history since participating in the Winter Olympic Games in unremitting efforts.
On February 14, Xu Mengtao of the Chinese team celebrated winning the women's aerial skills championship in freestyle skiing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fei Maohua
On February 15, The Chinese team's Su Yiming celebrated winning the men's big jumping championship in snowboarding. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
"With the performance on the field, we will plant a seed for the future of Chinese ice hockey." Ye Jinguang, captain of the Chinese men's men's ice hockey team, made a wish. In this spring, the seeds of hope are constantly sown, planted in the people's yearning for a better life, planted in the rolling upsurge of building a sports power and a healthy China, and planted in the glory of the era when the Winter Olympic Dream and the Chinese Dream meet...
On February 16, Qi Guangpu of the Chinese team competed in the men's aerial skills final of freestyle skiing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Zheng
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"After a night of spring rain, the thousands of furrows turned green." The beijing winter olympics close at the time of the "rain" festival. The river breaks the ice, the grass and trees sprout, everything recovers, the spring intention blossoms in the earth, and new hope grows in everyone's heart...
"The Olympics is a respect for the past and a belief in the future." Starting from the "City of The Two Olympics", the story of spring continues, and the journey of struggle has no end.
The mountains and seas are far away, and the future has come. Together to the future, we are committed to the future, wind and rain; together to the future, the world hand in hand, to the light! (Zhong Hua Theory)
Summer Britcher of the United States participating in a women's singles bobsleigh race photographed on February 7. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yao Jianfeng
(Source: XinhuaNet)