Photo ①: On February 15, the Beijing Winter Olympics Snowboard Men’s Big Jumping Final was held at the Beijing Shougang Ski Jumping Platform. The picture shows Dutch player Nick van der Velden during the game.
Photo by People’s Daily reporter Xue Yuan
Photo ②: A group photo of Japanese skiers and the Beijing Winter Olympics mascot “Bing Dun Dun”.
People’s Daily reporter Li Ge
Figure ③: On February 15, the Beijing Winter Olympics speed skating men’s team pursuit final was held at the “Ice Ribbon” at the National Speed Skating Stadium. The picture shows the Russian Olympic Committee players in the game.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jianwei
Photo ④: On February 15th, the Beijing Winter Olympics freestyle skiing men’s slope obstacle skills qualifying competition was held at Zhangjiakou Yunding Ski Park. The picture shows Spain’s Thibaut Magnin in the game.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Chang
In the past few days, the heads of the Olympic committees of many countries (regions) and people in the sports industry have said that during the Beijing Winter Olympics, athletes compete on the field, hug and greet following the game, which is a beautiful scene. Athletes from many countries and regions have forged deep friendships with volunteers. People from all over the world cheered for the Winter Olympics, cheered for Beijing, and looked forward to the future together.
As the first Winter Olympics to be held following joining the Olympic motto “More Unity”, the Beijing Winter Olympics was successfully held as scheduled and received extensive support from the international community. A total of nearly 3,000 athletes from 91 countries and regions participated. of the Winter Olympics. The solidarity, cooperation and hope demonstrated by the Beijing Winter Olympics have boosted the confidence of countries and regions to overcome difficulties, greatly enhanced the friendship between peoples of all countries and regions, and consolidated the strength of solidarity.
“Sport must be used to unite people”
On the evening of February 12, in the Beijing Winter Olympics figure skating ice dance rhythm dance competition, the Japanese team Miri Komatsuhara / Komatsuhara Tsun performed poorly and missed the free dance competition. The Chinese team combination Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu greeted them. “After the game, I wanted to go up to comfort them as soon as possible.” Wang Shiyue said.
Four years ago, when Wang Shiyue and Liu Xinyu went to Canada for training, they met Komatsuhara Miri and Komatsuhara Zun. “Our first year in Canada was relatively unfamiliar to the environment there, and we lacked self-confidence. They gave us a lot of help.” Wang Shiyue said that since then, affected by the epidemic, the Chinese team can only complete the training through video in China. There are many difficulties. “They (the Japanese team combination) and we have encountered a similar situation, and we understand each other’s difficulties.” In the past two years, there have been more exchanges between the two pairs, and everyone encouraged each other.
American freestyle skier Caldwell hugged champion Xu Mengtao to celebrate and wept; Chinese speed skater Ahanel Adak crossed the finish line and reached out to Germany’s Claudia Perchstein To pay my respects… Nikki Cheng, a member of the Philippine delegation and president of the Philippine Skating Association, saw that during the February 12 competition, the Russian Olympic Committee players shook hands with the Ukrainian athletes and took the initiative to take a photo, “This is The wonderful moments at the Winter Olympics underscore the ‘more togetherness’ philosophy advocated by the Olympic motto.”
“I think sports must be used to unite people. I really want to use sports as a force for unity.” The feeling of freestyle skier Gu Ailing is exactly what the athletes use to fight and communicate on and off the field to send to all parties. ‘s call.
“United by a love of winter sports”
According to John Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation, the scenes of “more solidarity” at the Beijing Winter Olympics reflected that athletes, sports professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world “because of their love for winter sports. unite”.
“It’s been a great feeling to be here at the Olympic Village, where we meet new people, share stories of how we got here and the joy of finally getting here!” said US curler Christopher Pulis.
Brody Seager, a Canadian alpine skier, told reporters that human beings live in a “global village” and should abandon differences, seek common ground while reserving differences, and jointly tackle challenges through enhanced cooperation. At the Beijing Winter Olympics, “the scene of many athletes encouraging each other and working hard is unforgettable. Athletes should carry forward the Olympic spirit, unite and cooperate, and strive for better results.” He said.
Gunila Lindbergh, secretary general of the federations of national (regional) Olympic committees of the International Olympic Committee, told reporters that sports gather confidence and strength, and bring the hearts of people from all countries and regions closer. Happiness is also a platform for mutual learning, which makes us look forward to a better future for the ‘global village’.”
“Delivering Unity and Hope by Participating in the Winter Olympics”
At this year’s Beijing Winter Olympics, many countries and regions located in the tropics and subtropics sent athletes to participate, showing the sportsmanship to the world and adding color to this ice and snow event.
“There is no snow in Southeast Asia, but this cannot stop athletes in Southeast Asia from loving winter sports.” The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that at the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste sent a total of 8 athletes. contest. Among them, Filipino athlete Asa Miller and Timor-Leste athlete John Gonçalves Gut are the “unique players” of their respective national delegations. They train together and build friendships through sports.
“We are far away from medals, but it is important that East Timor is represented here. I am willing to provide support to athletes from other Southeast Asian countries and regions. Unity is what the Olympic movement should be,” Gonsalves said. “Even though there is only one athlete, the Philippine delegation must give their all. It’s not just regarding athletic performance, it’s regarding promoting the Olympic spirit,” said Nikki Cheng.
This year, Saudi Arabia participated in the Winter Olympics for the first time, and Saudi alpine skier Fayq Abdi was the first Gulf Arab country athlete to participate in the Winter Olympics. The Saudi Gazette website reports that a new avenue has been opened to welcome more Saudi athletes to compete and embrace new sports lifestyles.
As the first Haitian athlete to take part in the Winter Olympics, alpine skier Richardson Viano said: “I want to convey unity and hope by participating in the Winter Olympics. It is important for athletes to face challenges and not give up easily. If this competition can let more people in Latin American countries understand the charm of ice and snow sports, it will be great.”
(People’s Daily, Beijing, Bangkok, Cairo, February 15th, reporters and Peijuan, Ji Fang, Yang Xun, Chen Shangwen, Zhao Yipu, Shen Xiaoxiao)
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