"This is a truly unparalleled Winter Olympics" At the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 20, IOC President Bach did not hesitate to praise and said "thank you China" in Chinese.
More than 6 years of fierce soldiers, 16 days of extreme bloom, the strength of the Beijing Winter Olympics circle fans. Foreign athletes, coaches and IOC officials took the initiative to "endorse" the Winter Olympic Games, telling the world: China is really great!
"Everything was remarkable"
"Actually, everything was remarkable. Everyone, from the staff to the nucleic acid testers, to the accommodation conditions, this is the high level of the Winter Olympics we have participated in. American freestyle u-shaped pool athlete Aaron Broncker stood up for China at a feb. 13 news conference. He had previously heard some irresponsible reports from foreign media about the Winter Olympics, and the experience of participating in the Winter Olympics had allowed him to see a real and remarkable China.
American freestyle ski U-pool athlete Aaron Broncker shared a photo of himself at the Beijing Winter Olympics ski track on overseas social media, with the caption: "(This is) the first day." This is undoubtedly the best pistes I've ever skied and it's so much appreciated to be here. ”
Under the background of the continued ravages of the global covid-19 epidemic, the Beijing Winter Olympics will implement strict closed-loop management, intelligent temperature measurement, rapid nucleic acid detection, and disinfection equipment everywhere.
Brian McLoughski, chief expert of the Beijing Winter Olympics medical expert group, lamented, "We are in the safest place in the world. Athletes in the closed loop don't feel like they're in a "narrow bubble."
Czech athlete Natalie said: "The Winter Olympic Village is very large, athletes can walk here for 1 hour, and they will also find some places that have not been before. ”
As early as the preparations for the Winter Olympics, Bach repeatedly called for Beijing, asking people to go to Beijing to see how China integrates the concept of sustainable development and the concept of thrifty Olympic Games into every detail.
In the eyes of American skier Alexander Hall, the Shougang Ski Jump "those 'crazy' chimneys behind it are cool!" ”。 French skier Richard Jouve praised "the cross-country skiing grounds are unbelievably good". French freestyle skier Tess Ludder is more "truthful" and the Winter Olympics are "impeccable".
"What moves me is the warmth of people."
On the day of the arrival of Lebanese athlete Manon Uais in Beijing, his luggage was accidentally lost at the airport, and Chinese staff searched for it overnight, returning the belongings to their original owners in less than 24 hours. She said emotionally, "What moves me is the warmth of people." ”
German ski jumper Katharina Alterhaus accidentally soiled the medal box on her way home. When the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee learned of this, it immediately prepared a new packaging box to send.
Nina O'Brien of the United States fell down during the alpine skiing race and received timely and effective treatment. She posted thanks to the Chinese medical staff who "rushed to her," saying the care she felt in just a few days was "unforgettable!" ”。
American snowboarder Tessa Maud shared her fond memories of the Beijing Winter Olympics on overseas social media and said she couldn't wait to come to China to travel.
Just a few days after arriving home, American snowboarder Tessa Maud has begun to miss China. At the opening ceremony, the volunteer's sentence "Welcome to China" moved her to tears. Before taking off, Maud sent a video to choke up again. She can't wait to come back to China again, "meet her new friends!" ”
On Valentine's Day, Bruel, a columnist for the Washington Post who was quarantined at the hotel because of a positive nucleic acid test, received chocolates from Olympic volunteers. "Flattered," he wrote that the goodwill in the closed loop was real and that the brilliance of humanity was constantly emerging.
"During the pandemic, it brought the whole world together"
"This tournament will always be a special race," William Frederick Blick, an IOC official and former president of the Uganda Olympic Committee, said in an interview with the media. ”
Sirivan, head coach of the Thai ski team, said, "I was very touched when I saw many athletes encouraging each other and hugging each other after the game. The Beijing Winter Olympics will make us more united and work together towards a better future. ”
China's Xu Mengtao, right, hugs America's Ashley Caldwell on Feb. 14. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fei Maohua
Chinese veteran Xu Mengtao's dream of winning gold, the same field of American athlete Ashley Caldwell gave a hug, saying "Peach, I am so proud of you!" ”。 After France's Tess Ludd made a mistake, China's Gu Ailing and Switzerland's Mathilde Grimmode came forward to comfort them, and the three girls hugged each other in the snow.
The American duo of Pessinger and Price posted the ice pier badges they received on social media.
"It's an honor to receive this gift, it's a great example of sportsmanship." American curling duos Petsinger and Price posted two boxes of ice pier badges donated by Chinese groups Ling Zhi and Fan Suyuan on social media. Although they lost to the United States in the curling mixed doubles round robin tournament, the Chinese players interpreted "friendship first" with gifts.
The Beijing Winter Olympics were very successful, and it was a force of unity. As IOC President Bach said at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics, as long as everyone abides by the spirit of solidarity and if everyone contributes, then a grand event can be held. The day before the conclusion of the Winter Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee presented the Olympic trophy to the Chinese, which is a high affirmation of China's delivery of the World's Winter Olympic Answer Sheet.
Source: Xinhua Net