Volunteers ensure success of Games
2 years, 9 months ago

Volunteers ensure success of Games

China Daily  

Students from the City University of Zhengzhou work as security volunteers during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held on Feb 20, a video about the work of volunteers was broadcast, and representatives of the volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Games. "It may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work as a volunteer for the Winter Olympics, so I signed up for it," says 20-year-old Gao Ruikai, one of the students. They arrived in Beijing on Jan 8, and were appointed to work as security in Chaoyang district, checking the trucks and people transporting goods and materials to the Winter Olympics.

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China leaves Paris Paralympics in success
3 months, 1 week ago

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. According to delegation secretary-general Chang Zheng, Team China showed an overall improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. "Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-21 Large | Medium | Small BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

516-member Paralympic team formed
4 months, 1 week ago

516-member Paralympic team formed

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small This photo taken on Aug 16, 2024 shows a general view at the inaugural meeting of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. China's delegation for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking its 11th appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games, includes 126 male and 158 female …

Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony held
2 years, 8 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony held

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of April 8 to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. A streamer hanged outside the balcony of the second floor reads "Rally closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at …

Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony held
2 years, 8 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony held

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of April 8 to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. A streamer hanged outside the balcony of the second floor reads "Rally closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at …

Beyond Paralympics: Building an accessible society for all
2 years, 9 months ago

Beyond Paralympics: Building an accessible society for all

China Daily  

A fireworks display marks the close of the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics at the National Stadium in Beijing on March 13, 2022. One legacy greater than the stunning total of 61 medals won by China – 18 golds, 20 silvers, and 23 bronzes – is the seed of an accessible society in all respects for people living with disabilities. Efforts …

Volunteers ensure success of Games
2 years, 9 months ago

Volunteers ensure success of Games

China Daily  

Students from the City University of Zhengzhou work as security volunteers during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held on Feb 20, a video about the work of volunteers was broadcast, and representatives of the volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Games. "It may be a once-in-a-lifetime …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Curtain closes on Games as China and Ukraine star
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Curtain closes on Games as China and Ukraine star

Firstpost  

Beijing’s Winter Paralympics closed Sunday following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors as well as stellar performances from the host nation and athletes from war-torn Ukraine. Beijing: Beijing’s Winter Paralympics closed Sunday following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors as well as stellar performances from the host nation and athletes from war-torn Ukraine. In his closing ceremony speech, …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Ukrainian athletes dig deep, race to top of medal table on Day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Ukrainian athletes dig deep, race to top of medal table on Day 1

Firstpost  

Ukrainians showed resilience in the face of the turmoil engulfing their war-torn homeland Saturday, racing to the top of the medal table on Day 1 of the Games with an impressive haul of seven. Beijing: Ukrainian athletes showed resilience in the face of the turmoil engulfing their war-torn homeland Saturday, racing to the top of the medal table on day …

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy

Al Jazeera  

International Olympic Committee called on sporting federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Athletes paraded through Beijing’s national stadium as the Winter Paralympics opened after a storm of controversy surrounding the banning of Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. But on Friday, focus returned to the competition as Chinese President Xi …

Guilin students serve as volunteers at Olympics, Paralympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Guilin students serve as volunteers at Olympics, Paralympics

China Daily  

Several students from Guilin Tourism University pose for a group photo while working as volunteers at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Over 80 students from Guilin Tourism University in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region showcased their enthusiasm and professionalism by serving as volunteers at the just-concluded Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. "I feel very excited and proud to make my …

Guilin students serve as volunteers at Olympics, Paralympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Guilin students serve as volunteers at Olympics, Paralympics

China Daily  

Several students from Guilin Tourism University pose for a group photo while working as volunteers at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Over 80 students from Guilin Tourism University in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region showcased their enthusiasm and professionalism by serving as volunteers at the just-concluded Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. "I feel very excited and proud to make my …

Beijing 2022 leaves rich and fruitful legacy
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing 2022 leaves rich and fruitful legacy

China Daily  

Winter Olympics make deep impression in China and across the world SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: In a series of reports titled "Legacies of the Games", China Daily explores changes brought to the country by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Before announcing the official closure of the Winter Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach described the Games as "truly …

Thrilling spectacle as Beijing wows the world again
2 years, 10 months ago

Thrilling spectacle as Beijing wows the world again

China Daily  

The Chinese delegation to the Beijing Winter Games marches into the National Stadium at the opening ceremony on Friday night. "As we are celebrating the Chinese Year of the Tiger, we are pleased that you, the Olympic athletes, coaches and distinguished guests from across the world, have come together in Beijing for the celebration of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games," …

Thrilling spectacle as Beijing wows the world again
2 years, 10 months ago

Thrilling spectacle as Beijing wows the world again

China Daily  

The Chinese delegation to the Beijing Winter Games marches into the National Stadium at the opening ceremony on Friday night. "As we are celebrating the Chinese Year of the Tiger, we are pleased that you, the Olympic athletes, coaches and distinguished guests from across the world, have come together in Beijing for the celebration of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games," …

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: More than 1 million people apply to enter city’s Olympic bubble
3 years, 1 month ago

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: More than 1 million people apply to enter city’s Olympic bubble

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — Enthusiasm for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is building in China, with people clamoring for spots as volunteer workers – even as restrictions …

Jade-inspired medals for Winter Olympics, Paralympics unveiled
3 years, 1 month ago

Jade-inspired medals for Winter Olympics, Paralympics unveiled

China Daily  

Gold, silver and bronze medals for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are unveiled in Beijing. ZHANG WEI/CHINA DAILY Inspired by Chinese jade ornaments, the official medals of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled on Tuesday, 100 days ahead of the opening of the premier sporting event. At around 8:30 pm when the countdown clock …

Jade-inspired medals for Winter Olympics, Paralympics unveiled
3 years, 1 month ago

Jade-inspired medals for Winter Olympics, Paralympics unveiled

China Daily  

Gold, silver and bronze medals for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are unveiled in Beijing. ZHANG WEI/CHINA DAILY Inspired by Chinese jade ornaments, the official medals of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled on Tuesday, 100 days ahead of the opening of the premier sporting event. At around 8:30 pm when the countdown clock …

Team China targets safe and successful Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Team China targets safe and successful Games

China Daily  

A number of teams of the Chinese Paralympic Delegation, including the athletics, swimming, cycling, wheelchair fencing, and gateball teams, arrive in Tokyo on Aug 20, 2021. Zhang Haidi, China's chef de mission for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, said on Sunday that she expected the team's athletes to do the nation proud at the sports gala, which opens today. Meanwhile, the …

All Dressed up With no One to Help, Tokyo Volunteers Sit in For Spectators
3 years, 4 months ago

All Dressed up With no One to Help, Tokyo Volunteers Sit in For Spectators

News 18  

TOKYO: There aren’t any fans to watch the Olympic weightlifting in Tokyo this year, so that job effectively falls to the bored volunteers with little else to do after spectators were banned from venues. Clad in matching blue polo shirts emblazoned with the Olympics logo and grey waist pouches, volunteers of all ages stood around the cavernous Tokyo International Forum …

10,000 volunteers drop out; Tokyo Olympics open in 50 days
3 years, 6 months ago

10,000 volunteers drop out; Tokyo Olympics open in 50 days

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The countdown clock for the Tokyo Olympics hit 50-days-to-go on Thursday, and the day also brought another problem for the delayed games. About 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have told organizers they will not participate when the games open on July 23. “In addition to concerns about the coronavirus infection, some dropped …

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