The reason why the ice and snow event is unforgettable is due to the competitive charm and will quality interpreted by the athletes, thanks to the unremitting efforts of the staff and volunteers, and the active participation of the public.
Athletes compete in the final of the men's big jump in snowboarding at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 15. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
"'Snow Flying' is steeper than it looks on TV, and the athletes are brave." Standing in front of the Shougang Ski Jump, some tourists sighed. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, classic scenes were staged here. After the north district of Beijing Shougang Park was opened to the public, many citizens came to the Shougang Ski Jump to get close to this new landmark of the city.
Walking into the Winter Olympic venues and reliving the wonderful moments of dozens of days condensed from more than 6 years of preparatory work, the culture of the Winter Olympics is deeply engraved in people's memories.
The reason why the ice and snow event is unforgettable is due to the competitive charm and will quality interpreted by the athletes, thanks to the unremitting efforts of the staff and volunteers, and the active participation of the public. During the event, by sharing wonderful moments of the competition, sending blessings to the athletes, introducing Chinese cuisine to foreign players, going to the licensed shop to buy souvenirs... Together, people create a strong Winter Olympic atmosphere and tell colorful stories of the Winter Olympics. Entering the Winter Olympic venues today is a continuation of this enthusiasm.
The Beijing Winter Olympic Curling Competition Venue "Ice Cube" photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Jiantong
As more Winter Olympic venues open, people will be able to "immerse" themselves in the ice and snow event. The National Swimming Pool "Ice Cube" witnessed the successful defense of the Chinese wheelchair curling team, this "double Olympic venue" will soon be opened to the public and retain the "original" Winter Olympic scene, when the public can substitute for the "perspective" of the participating athletes and feel the different "lens" of the Winter Olympics.
Night view of the National Speed Skating Hall Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jianwei photographed
On the other hand, the public's enthusiasm for participating in the Winter Olympics will also be transformed into a driving force for the development of national fitness. The superb athletic skills and personal charm of athletes will drive more and more people to try ice and snow sports. The future planning and utilization of winter Olympic venues will also serve the public leisure and fitness in an important position. Experiencing colorful ice sports at the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon" and enjoying the winding of the track in the public experience departure area of the National Bobsleigh Center "Snow Dragon" will continue to write a new chapter in the story of the Winter Olympics into life.
The successful telling of the story of the Winter Olympics has also inspired the preparation and holding of subsequent events. In less than 100 days, the Chengdu Universiade will kick off, and the Hangzhou Asian Games will also be held on the banks of Xizi Lake in September. At present, with the help of the East Wind of the Universiade, Chengdu is striving to integrate sports into the new trend of urban life, and Hangzhou is also continuously improving the level of public sports services through the preparation of the Asian Games. Through various online and offline platforms, fully stimulate people's enthusiasm for participation, bring the "immersive" experience to more people, feel the changes produced by life embracing sports, feel the surging passion that sports bring to life, and wonderful stories can be told and reminisced for the public.
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