Beijing, February 20 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics came to an end on February 20. In his closing remarks, IOC President Bach said it was a truly unparalleled Winter Olympics.
The picture shows Bach's speech at the closing ceremony.
Bach sincerely admires the athletes' outstanding performances over the past 16 days. He stressed that the forces of Olympic unity are stronger than those that seek to separate people, and that the athletes offer a chance for peace.
"Each of you strives for the best results, but also wants the competitors to get the best results and cheer them on. We are deeply moved by this. You not only respect each other, but also support each other. Even if your nations are opposed by conflict, you embrace each other. ”
"You have overcome these differences and proved that no matter what our faces are, no matter where we come from, no matter what our beliefs, we are all equal in this Olympic family."
Bach said that he will share this Olympic spirit with all athletes who have been unable to realize their Olympic dreams due to the epidemic. He called on the international community to provide equal vaccination opportunities for everyone in the world. In his view, to finally defeat this epidemic, we must pursue faster, higher, stronger, and more united.
The Beijing Winter Olympics are closed
Bach pointed out that the Olympic spirit shines so brightly because Chinese people have built an excellent and safe Olympic stage.
He said that the Olympic Village of this Winter Olympic Games is unique, the venues are breathtaking, and the organizational work is extraordinary. The kindness and kindness of the volunteers will always remain in his heart.
"We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, the Chinese government departments and all partners and friends. On behalf of the world's best ice and snow athletes, I would like to express my gratitude to you: thank you, Chinese friends! ”
"We owe such an unforgettable experience to our hospitable hosts – all Chinese people! At present, more than 300 million people in China have participated in ice and snow sports. China's ice and snow athletes have had great success, establishing the positive impact of the Winter Olympics. ”
"This is a truly unparalleled Winter Olympics" and welcomed China as a big country on ice and snow, Bach said. Finally, he announced the closure of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing in 2022. (End)