BEIJING, Jan. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 30
lawmakers from over 20 countries across the world have expressed
their wishes for the Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics and voiced opposition to the politicization of the
Games.
The lawmakers made the remarks at a special program of CGTN
dedicated to Beijing 2022, which
was broadcast on Saturday.
The program, themed "The Beauty of the Winter Olympics: A
Celebration of the Human Spirit," is part of the China Media Group
(CMG) Forum.
The lawmakers spoke highly of China's efforts to host a "simple, safe and
splendid" Winter Olympics despite challenges posed by the COVID-19
pandemic and wished the Games a success.
CMG President Shen Haixiong welcomed the lawmakers to take part
in the program. He said peaceful development and shared destiny are
key elements of building a community with a shared future for
mankind – a vision advocated by Chinese President Xi Jinping – and
also ideals of the Olympic movement.
"The Beijing Winter Olympics embodies mankind's yearning for
peace and excellence," Shen said. "It is more important than ever
for us to come 'Together,'" he stressed.
Gong Taparanci, former deputy prime minister of Thailand, expressed confidence that the Games
will achieve a great success. Despite the lack of ice and snow in
Thailand, the country has decided
to send a delegation to attend the Winter Olympics, he said.
Wang Yanxia, member of the Chinese People's Political
Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and deputy
minister of the Sports Department of the Beijing Organizing
Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, said
the smooth preparations for the event owe a great deal to the
Chinese people's love for winter sports, the support from the
Chinese government, and the help offered by experts and technicians
from various countries.
Filatova Irina Anatolyevna, member of the Russian State Duma,
said China and Russia are friendly neighbors. The
significance of their mutual trust has been demonstrated through
sports, she added.
Sainkhuu Ganbaatar, member of parliament of Mongolia, said the Olympic Games should not be
obstructed by COVID-19 or political issues. The Games organizers
have made orderly preparations for the event under "almost
impossible" circumstances, winning respect and support from the
world, he said.
Mushahid Hussain Sayed, chairman
of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee, said Pakistan and other Asian countries firmly
oppose the boycott of Beijing 2022
in any form and any attempt to instigate confrontation and
division. The Olympic spirit calls for friendship and cooperation,
he said.
Lawmakers from countries such as Germany, Italy, Canada, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, New
Zealand, Japan and
South Africa also expressed their
wishes for the Games.
The Beijing Winter Olympics will take place from February 4 to 20, followed by the Paralympic
Winter Games from March 4 to 13.
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