The Kunming Lake Ice Arena in Summer Palace swarms with skaters. [PHOTO BY DU JIA/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Winter sports such as ice hockey, skiing and figure skating are becoming increasingly popular as the 2022 Winter Olympics approaches.
As the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics approaches, more winter sports enthusiasts are participating in ice activities in Beijing.
Winter sports such as ice hockey, skiing and figure skating are becoming increasingly popular among the general public.
Shichahai, Summer Palace and many shopping malls in Beijing now provide winter sports venues.
In 2018, the number of winter sports youth athletes in Beijing was 4,531, an increase of more than 60 percent compared with 2017.
On Sept 5, 2018, the State Sports General Administration announced the 2018-22 plan of "mobilizing 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports".
Ice boating at Beijing Shichahai Ice Arena. [PHOTO BY WANG JING/CHINA DAILY]
Children make a snowman at the Bird's Nest Happy Ice and Snow Season event. [PHOTO BY FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY]
Ice hockey at Beijing Shichahai Ice Arena. [PHOTO BY WANG JING/CHINA DAILY]
Animal-shaped pushchairs are great fun for youngsters at Beijing Wukesong Huaxing Ice Arena. [PHOTO BY WANG JING/CHINA DAILY]
The ice rink under the setting sun, Shichahai, Beijing. [PHOTO BY WANG JING/CHINA DAILY]
