Beijing Olympics 2022: Discussion and Update

[tower9]

yes but you also said there is no COVID In China and yet 20 million are in lockdown

and also manufacturing Is lowest in 2 years due to lack of workers

I never said any of that stuff. That’s not a conversation you had with me. You’re losing it.

 

[aziqbal]

I never said any of that stuff. That’s not a conversation you had with me. You’re losing it.

bit its still a fact

 

[Nan Yang]

There is another.​

Zhu Yi: from California to China​

The Los Angeles-born figure skater, born Beverly Zhu, will competing for the host nation in the women single event at Beijing 2022 having made the same switch as Ailing Gu.

It's been a long journey for Zhu Yi to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.

The 19-year-old will be the sole representative for the hosts, the People's Republic of China, in the women single figure skating competition.

China have not won a medal in the event since Nagano 1998 when Chen Lu claimed her second bronze in succession.

While Zhu is unlikely to be in medal contention, she admits "the pressure is huge" but insists she will "use the nervousness to perform better" during the Games.

Zhu Yi: Road to Beijing​

Born Beverly Zhu in Los Angeles in 2002 to Chinese parents, Zhu started skating at seven years old and won the novice division at the 2018 United States Figure Skating Championships in San Jose.

In September that year, Zhu made the decision to represent China as part of the nation's initiative to attract top athletes ahead of their home Olympics.

Zhu gave up her American citizenship so that she could compete for China, and changed her name to Zhu Yi.

Another California-born athlete, freestyle ski star Ailing Gu, announced she was making the same switch in June 2019.

In her first season skating for China, Zhu finished fourth at the 2019 Chinese Figure Skating Championships in Harbin, then won a bronze medal at the Sofia Trophy.

On her ISU Grand Prix debut at the 2019 Cup of China, the youngster took 11th place.

Chen Hongyi finished in front of her on both occasions, and clinched a quota spot for China with her 21st place at last year's World Championships in Stockholm.

It would become a straight fight between the two for that sole berth in Beijing, and Zhu's seventh place at the Asian Cup, the Olympic test event, and an eighth place in the Gran Premio d'Italia helped her win selection over her fellow teenager in mid-January.

Zhu Yi during her short program at the 2021 Asia Cup Picture by 2021 Getty Images

Now Zhu is hoping to make an impact on her Olympic debut.

"I feel so much better," Zhu said after a training session in the Capital Indoor Stadium on Saturday. "On the first two days, I felt lonely but excited. But everything turned alright today.

"I don't know why. Maybe because I got used to the rink and I am well tuned now. There are other skaters today and training with them really gets my adrenaline going."

While spectators are limited at the Games, Zhu will have some home support, adding, "Everyone is supporting me here, my coaches, teammates and friends. It's touching and very important to me."

When can I watch Zhu Yi competing at Beijing 2022?​

Zhu Yi competes in the women single short program on Sunday 6 February with the action starting at 09:30 Beijing time which is 17:30 Pacific Standard Time on Monday for those watching in Los Angeles.

If she makes the top 24, she will take part in the free skate on Monday 7 February at 11:35 Beijing time (19:35 PST Sunday).

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

Eileen Gu was born in the US, trains in the US, and still lives in the US. She’s American

so you are going to cheer for her?

 

[mike2000 is back]

I agree that she is free to choose which country she wants to represent. No issue about that.
However, it does seem to me like she choose China more for money and endorsements than anything else. No issue with that either, after all, everyone is free to choose what suits their interests better . It does seems weird that she choose to represent China while she doesn't want to live there either. If anything it's more like she's eeveeyrbing America while being Chinese on paper ONLY . I find it strange that she doesn't want to settle in China though, she will be more followed and admired there.

 

[onebyone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1489184471970582529

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[onebyone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1488792932425809923

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[onebyone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1487855635429535744

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[onebyone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1489240861653495810

https://twitter.com/x/status/1489226480211341313

https://twitter.com/x/status/1489126787929935873

 

[Piotr]

I am from Taiwan Province: Kaohsiung volunteer applauded for her self-introduction
By Global Times Published: Feb 01, 2022 02:50 PM

As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is set to begin on February 4, a volunteer for the Games from the island of Taiwan recently gained attention online.

A graduate student at Beijing Foreign Studies University surnamed Chang introduced herself in a recent interview with Chinese media as a girl from "Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province."

Chang said it is a rare opportunity for her to grow up and learn more from volunteering at the Winter Olympics with others. "Although our positions may be insignificant, the power of each of us can add up to a greater power," she said.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Chang had not been back to the island of Taiwan for Chinese New Year for a long time. She said that she missed the atmosphere of celebrating Chinese New Year's Eve with her family, with traditions like eating hot pot and sweet dumplings together, as well as setting off fireworks in the alleyways.

Chang's self-introduction was praised by many Chinese mainland netizens. "It is not easy since she is from Kaohsiung where there are many supporters of the [pro-secession] Democratic Progress Party," commented one netizen. "Thanks for your hard work, it's really rare to see a young people from Taiwan Province with such normal views, " said another, praising her devotion to volunteering in the Winter Olympic Games.

Even though Taiwan island locates mostly in the sub-tropical climate zone, people on the island are not completely left out from the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, confirmed on January 26 that Chinese Taipei delegation of 17 people has registered to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Among them, four athletes were qualified to participate in speed skating, alpine skiing, and bobsledding, while one athlete was qualified as an alternate.

Five people from the island of Taiwan will also participate in the torch relay of the Beijing Winter Olympics from February 2 to 4, according to the spokesperson.

More than 30 Taiwan students studying in Beijing universities have begun to work as volunteers for the Games.

In addition, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee said on Monday that it will adjust its plan and send people to participate in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics to "comply with the Olympic Charter."

Earlier on Friday, it was announced by local Taiwan authorities that the Chinese Taipei delegation will not attend the ceremonies due to strict COVID-19 prevention and control rules and delayed flights.

Global Times
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202202/1250292.shtml

 

[Piotr]

Live: Games On – special coverage as Winter Games open​

 

[AMG_12]

Live: Games On – special coverage as Winter Games open​

Can we watch the opening ceremony live on CGTN?

 

[Piotr]

Can we watch the opening ceremony live on CGTN?

I don't know. It will start in 5 minutes.

 

[Beidou2020]

Some infos from Europe,

the games are largely presented very negative here. Reports show human rights violations in China and that our athletes should not bring their personal phone to China. The Sport itself is largely ignored at moment.

So if China wanted this for propaganda, its not working. So far i found not a single positive article

This troll is derailing every thread

@waz @The Eagle

 

[The Eagle]

This troll is derailing every thread

@waz @The Eagle

To me it looks like the story of self pity western media breaking all records merely to mislead and misguide about China with fake news and articles. Understand the tactics of media influence towing official line or following the orders by their sponsors to write what is being fed or told. Chill.