Beijing, China, February 18, 2020: The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) held a high-level video conference with the International Olympic Committee on the preparations for Beijing 2022 on Monday.
The video conference was attended by Beijing Vice Mayor and BOCOG Executive Vice President Zhang Jiandong, BOCOG Vice President and Secretary General Han Zirong, IOC Vice President and Beijing 2022 Coordination Commission Chair Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and the IOC's Executive Director for Olympic Games, Christophe Dubi, among other officials from both sides.
The two sides discussed global ticket sales, hospitality programmes and the promotion of sustainable and legacy projects, among other topics, during the video-con.
"Amid the Chinese people's fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, this video conference on Beijing 2022 preparations represents the understanding and support from the IOC," said Zhang.
"After the coronavirus outbreak, President Thomas Bach sent letters to the Chinese Olympic Committee expressing his confidence that the Games preparations will not be affected.
“Mr. Samaranch Jr. extended high praise over China's effort to contain the epidemic and his confidence in its victory. Although we did not meet in person in recent days, BOCOG has been keeping in close communication with Mr. Samaranch Jr., Mr. Dubi and other IOC officials reporting important updates."
Samaranch said the IOC was very impressed with China’s handling of the “difficult and complicated health situation” and pointed out their proficiency and dedication.
Source: Xinhua