Our correspondent in Russia Zhang Chunyou
With the countdown to the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Beijing Winter Olympics, which will be held as scheduled under the new crown pneumonia epidemic, has attracted widespread attention from all over the world. In the past few days, the international community has intensively voiced their expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The general consensus of the international community
A few days ago, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an announcement to protest the US’s non-sending of government officials to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, saying that this was a political manipulation by a few countries to attack and discredit China’s development; the Cuban Olympic Committee also condemned relevant countries for meticulously planning interference. The behavior of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin pointed out that the “Olympic Charter” clearly states that sports is a human right. The words and deeds of politicizing the Olympics are not only a violation of the human rights of athletes, but also a blasphemy of the Olympic spirit, and go against the trend of the times of unity and cooperation.
The reporter noted that supporting the Beijing Winter Olympics has become the universal consensus of the international community and the common aspiration of the international sports community. According to RIA Novosti news, on November 30, Russian President Putin stated that he planned to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. A spokesperson for the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on December 7 that the South Korean side has always supported the complete success of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Political dignitaries and Olympic Committee officials from Austria, France, Cyprus and other countries expressed their support and will actively participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The China-Pacific Island Foreign Ministers’ Meeting issued a joint statement supporting the Beijing Winter Olympics. Important documents of multilateral mechanisms such as the BRICS Summit and the SCO Summit have included support for the Beijing Winter Olympics. The Joint Communiqué of the China-Russia-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation have all supported China’s successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The Declaration of the Summit of the G20 Leaders in Rome stated that they look forward to the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Paralympic Winter Games, emphasizing that “this is an important opportunity for athletes from all over the world to compete, and it is also a symbol of human resilience.”
How to prevent the epidemic and attract attention
How can China hold the Winter Olympics safely and efficiently as scheduled under the severe situation of the global new crown pneumonia epidemic? Foreign media focused on China’s anti-epidemic policy for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee released the second edition of the “Epidemic Prevention Manual for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics” (hereinafter referred to as the “Epidemic Prevention Manual”) on December 13.
The latest version of the manual covers vaccination, customs entry requirements, ticket booking, pre-departure testing, Winter Olympics time, closed-loop management, accommodation, transportation, catering, nucleic acid testing, health monitoring, close management, and the transition period of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics Provide more detailed information. The manual also includes a “Precautions” section to help guide stakeholders through each stage of the event.
Han Zirong, full-time vice chairman and secretary-general of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, said in an interview with the media: On the basis of the “Epidemic Prevention Manual”, the second edition of the “Epidemic Prevention Manual” was jointly formulated. The measures described in the Epidemic Prevention Manual are formulated based on the latest scientific research results of epidemic prevention and control, expert opinions and experience from other international competitions. We believe these countermeasures can effectively reduce the epidemic Risks, I hope everyone can strictly abide by them and work together to contribute to the world a simple, safe and exciting Olympic Games.”
The “Epidemic Prevention Manual” also proposed that the manual is based on the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee on the basis of China’s current requirements for the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the pre-judgment of possible situations during the game. It will be possible to make corresponding adjustments in the future.
All work is ready
All preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are now in place. All competition venues have been completed, and they have passed the certification of the International Winter Individual Sports Organization, and they are fully qualified for the competition.
Cuban Ambassador to China Carlos Miguel Pereira said that the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing are unforgettable. As the “Double Olympic City”, Beijing will make a brilliant mark in the history of the international Olympic movement. It is believed that the Beijing Winter Olympics will be a historic sports event. “All Cubans will definitely support Chinese athletes.” He said.
The International Olympic Committee held the 10th Olympic Summit by video on December 11. International sports officials including President Bach of the International Olympic Committee, presidents of major international individual sports federations, and officials of relevant National Olympic Committees from China, Russia, and the United States attended the summit.
In response to the announcement of individual countries that they would not send government officials to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, the summit issued a declaration, resolutely opposing the politicization of the Olympic movement and sports, and emphasized the importance of maintaining political neutrality for the IOC, the Olympics and the Olympic movement. The declaration also welcomes the unanimous adoption of the Olympic Truce resolution proposed by 173 countries at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, expressing that this reflects the strong support of the UN member states for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The flying “Ice Ribbon”, the dancing “Snow Ruyi”, the colorful “Ice Cube” and other Olympic landmarks are looking forward to the guests from all over the world.
(Editor in charge: Ma Changyan)