On 8 April morning, Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games Commendation Ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People.

Professor and expert of Olympic Studies Jiandong Yi of Wenzhou University said during the interview from CCTV’s Focus Talk: “the venue is of world class, the event organization is world-leading, the volunteer team has won world recognition by highlighting the great tradition of hospitality of Chinese people and showcasing their well-trained professionalism.”

“Thanks to the smooth operation of infrastructure facilities such as Beijing-Zhangjiakou High Speed Railway line, we have successfully achieved socio-economic development and co-development of public services and environmental protection in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. The Winter Olympics also truly demonstrated the overall socio-economic development and the wellbeing of people in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, helping the Olympic Games to truly benefit people’s livelihood.”

“Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games is the first large-scale international event held as scheduled since the outbreak of COVID-19. This shows that our promise has been fulfilled, our capabilities have been proven, and our experience in hosting large-scale events is universally recognized.”

“The great success of Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games is a great inspiration to China’s fulfillment of its second hundred-year goal and the great dream of rejuvenation of Chinese nation. It has laid solid foundation for country’s socio-economic development and modernization in the future, with more confidence and good experience.”

Seven years of sword sharpening to start a new journey. Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games is a major landmark-level event with milestone significance during the process of overall achievement of moderate prosperity in China, realization of the first hundred-year goal, and preparation for the second hundred-year goal. It not only leaves behind a rich legacy of Winter Olympic Games, but also passes down the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics. If we say “Together for a Shared Future” is the Chinese interpretation of the Olympic Motto of “Together”, the twenty-word-long Beijing Olympic spirit is a vivid portrayal of the struggle of Chinese people in the new era. Fulfill the Winter Olympic Dreams, Together for a Shared Future-we will not only safely manage the legacy of Beijing Winter Olympics and put it into good cause, but also we must carry forward the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics to achieve continuous breakthroughs and create more miracles in the new journey.

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