Winter sports are coming of age in China. Here, Wu Dajing competes in speed skating in Shanghai, December 2016. Photo: AFP
Despite the deep winter chills and winds, the laughter and high spirits of children sliding down the snow slopes at the National Stadium in north Beijing have brought vitality to the venue, which is hosting the annual Bird’s Nest Happy Ice and Snow Carnival.
There has been growing public interest in winter sports since July 2015, when Beijing and co-host Zhangjiakou (in Hebei province) were awarded the Winter Olympics of 2022.
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