🌞 Spring has sprung in Beijing! With temperatures hitting a comfy 20°C, the city's Winter Olympic venues are anything but chilly—or idle. 🏟️
The iconic Ice Ribbon, aka the National Speed Skating Oval, just hosted China's National Speed Skating Championships from Thursday to Sunday. Over 80 top-notch athletes from across the country raced to the finish line. ⛸️🥇
\"This competition is a major checkpoint in my training,\" said Alemasi Kahanbai, a 26-year-old skater representing northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. \"Stepping into the Ice Ribbon, I could still feel the Olympic vibe! My goal? To crush it at the Asian Winter Games next year and the 2026 Winter Olympics.\" 💪
Alemasi isn't the only one hyped. \"More young skaters are leveling up fast, becoming serious contenders at the senior level. The future of China's speed skating looks super bright,\" he added. 🚀
So, if you thought Beijing's winter sports scene was cooling down, think again! The city's Olympic venues are keeping the energy high and the ice even smoother. Who's ready to lace up and glide into the next season? 🏆❄️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
