Xi's visit inspires Chinese athletes
By SUN XIAOCHEN |
CHINA DAILY |
Updated: 2021-01-22 07:27
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Technicians in Beijing prepare the playing surface at the Wukesong Ice Sports Center, the ice hockey training venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics, on Wednesday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY
President shows ardent interest in training progress
Inspired by President Xi Jinping's warm greetings and instructions, Chinese athletes, sports officials and event organizers have pledged to deliver their best performances on both the athletic and operational fronts at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
With about one year left before the 2022 Winter Olympics open next February, China's winter sports teams have had their athletic preparation for the home showcase boosted by the president's earnest expectation after Xi visited athletes, coaches and organizational staff at multiple venues in the Games' three zones-downtown Beijing, the city's suburban Yanqing district and co-host Zhangjiakou, Hebei province-this week.