Beijing Winter Olympics organisers said Monday they face 'great pressure' because of Covid-19, as China ramps up preparations with a series of test...
CHINA - Beijing Winter Olympics organisers said Monday they face"great pressure" because of COVID-19, as China ramps up preparations with a series of test events.
"We expect that over 2,000 overseas athletes, team officials, international technical officials, and timing and scoring professionals will come to China to participate in various competitions," Yao Hui, venue management chief on the Beijing Winter Olympics organising committee, told a briefing.China has virtually sealed off its borders to keep COVID infections out.
The events cover a variety of sports, including skiing, snowboarding, luge, bobsleigh and ice hockey.
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