Winter Olympics

Curtains Rise at 2021 Winter Sports Expo

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Monday, September 6, 2021

BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 3rd Sept., the city of Beijing witnessed the grand opening of the 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo (hereinafter referred to as WWSE).

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 3rd Sept., the city of Beijing witnessed the grand opening of the 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo (hereinafter referred to as WWSE).
  • Now is a key moment in the final sprint for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games preparation, thus the latest progress with the Winter Olympic Games drew a lot of attention.
  • Japan pavilion showcased the abundant winter sports and winter tourism resources in Sapporo, Iwate Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture and other regions.
  • For more information about Winter Sports Expo, please visit: http://www.wwse2022.com/ , or follow our WeChat official account "World Winter Sports Expo".

2021 Winter Sports Expo Opening in Beijing

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Monday, September 6, 2021

BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 3rd Sept., the city of Beijing witnessed the grand opening of the 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo (hereinafter referred to as WWSE). Officials came to visit the exhibition center including Cai Qi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, President of Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG); Chen Jining, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, Mayor of Beijing and Executive President of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG).

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 3rd Sept., the city of Beijing witnessed the grand opening of the 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo (hereinafter referred to as WWSE).
  • In the morning of 3rd Sept., the Opening Ceremony and Main Forum of 2021 World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo commenced.
  • After 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy will hold the next Winter Olympics in 2026, which is Italy's third time hosting Winter Olympics.
  • Italy is known as a major power in winter sports, with advanced winter sports infrastructure and long tradition for winter sports.

The Power of Ice and Snow Supports the Preparation of Beijing Winter Olympics

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Friday, July 23, 2021

TheWWSE 2021 will continue with its theme of "The Power of Ice and Snow" to implement its guideline of "connecting domestic and foreign winter sports resources and power the ice and snow industry in China".

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  • TheWWSE 2021 will continue with its theme of "The Power of Ice and Snow" to implement its guideline of "connecting domestic and foreign winter sports resources and power the ice and snow industry in China".
  • With all these efforts, WWSE will better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, promote public engagement of winter sports, and stimulate the upgrading of the ice and snow industry.
  • We sincerely hope that the WWSE 2021 will provide a better platform for the ice and snow industry.
  • He Jianghai, Vice Secretary-General of Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, stated that the continuous successes of WWSE have not only expanded the influence of the Beijing Winter Olympics but also become an important power in "driving 300 million people to participate in the ice and snow sports".

The Power of Ice and Snow Supports the Preparation of Beijing Winter Olympics

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

TheWWSE 2021 will continue with its theme of "The Power of Ice and Snow" to implement its guideline of "connecting domestic and foreign winter sports resources and power the ice and snow industry in China".

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  • TheWWSE 2021 will continue with its theme of "The Power of Ice and Snow" to implement its guideline of "connecting domestic and foreign winter sports resources and power the ice and snow industry in China".
  • With all these efforts, WWSE will better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, promote public engagement of winter sports, and stimulate the upgrading of the ice and snow industry.
  • He Jianghai, Vice Secretary-General of Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, stated that the continuous successes of WWSE have not only expanded the influence of the Beijing Winter Olympics but also become an important power in "driving 300 million people to participate in the ice and snow sports".
  • It has been greatly supported by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee, the Chinese Olympic Committee, and the All-China Sports Federation.

IOC Announces New Global Hospitality Model From Paris 2024 Onwards, “On Location” Appointed as Global Hospitality Provider Through to LA28

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Fans and stakeholders will have access to unique ticket-inclusive travel and hospitality experiences through one, official, exclusive hospitality provider.

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  • Fans and stakeholders will have access to unique ticket-inclusive travel and hospitality experiences through one, official, exclusive hospitality provider.
  • To support this global hospitality programme, following a multi-stage selection process, On Location, a leader in the experiential hospitality business, has been appointed as the exclusive service provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28 hospitality programmes.
  • This new solution will deliver a simplified, secure process for fans around the world to attend the Games.
  • Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, said: Paris 2024 will be the first Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee to propose a worldwide hospitality offer.

Panasonic Welcomes Olympic Figure Skater, Nathan Chen, As Newest Member of Team Panasonic

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Heralded as "a once in a generation skater," Chen is undefeated since the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

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  • Heralded as "a once in a generation skater," Chen is undefeated since the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
  • In addition to his impressive figure skating career, he is studying data science and statistics at Yale University.
  • "I'm honored to join Team Panasonic and be part of a movement dedicated to progress and purposeful action," said Chen.
  • "Nathan is a great example of the guiding principlethat with ambition and hard work, dreams do come true,"saidKatie Ledecky, five-time Olympic gold medalist and Team Panasonic ambassador.

From the sea to the mountains - exploring the experiences of an exclusive winter in central Japan

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Monday, March 15, 2021

NANAO, Japan, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is a special season in central Japan where you can experience the best of what the sea and the mountains have to offer.

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  • NANAO, Japan, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is a special season in central Japan where you can experience the best of what the sea and the mountains have to offer.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8867851-exclusive-winter-in-central-j...
    Nagano Prefecture, the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics, is home to many renowned ski resorts and hotsprings.
  • If you fancy a long slide down the hill, hook the bike onto the lift and take it up with you!
  • While Japan might be most popular during the cherry blossom season, winter is as exciting and appetizing.

From the sea to the mountains - exploring the experiences of an exclusive winter in central Japan

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 15, 2021

NANAO, Japan, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is a special season in central Japan where you can experience the best of what the sea and the mountains have to offer.

Key Points: 
  • NANAO, Japan, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is a special season in central Japan where you can experience the best of what the sea and the mountains have to offer.
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8867851-exclusive-winter-in-central-j...
    Nagano Prefecture, the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics, is home to many renowned ski resorts and hotsprings.
  • If you fancy a long slide down the hill, hook the bike onto the lift and take it up with you!
  • While Japan might be most popular during the cherry blossom season, winter is as exciting and appetizing.

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021 to Take Place February 7-9

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold its third annual PyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center from February 7 to 9 under the auspices of the Gangwon Province, the PyeongChang County and the Korea International Cooperation Agency.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold its third annual PyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center from February 7 to 9 under the auspices of the Gangwon Province, the PyeongChang County and the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
  • Here and Now," the PPF 2021, marking the third anniversary of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games, will feature discussions on challenges for the Korean peninsula and world peace in the world's only divided province with world leaders and peace builders amid an unprecedented pandemic.
  • "Action Plan: Peace New Deal," the theme for the Forum, will address five core topics and action plans: Economy and Peace; Sports and Peace; DMZ Peace Zone; UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Peace; and Public Diplomacy and Peace.
  • The Forum will take this opportunity amid the Great Transition of a post-COVID-19 era to raise the issue of the Korean peninsula and world peace, bringing together global speakers with audiences from all over the world.

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021 to Be Held Online and Offline From Feb. 7

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The PyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) 2021 will be held from February 7 to 9 at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province utilizing both an on-site venue and online channels at the same time.

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  • The PyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) 2021 will be held from February 7 to 9 at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province utilizing both an on-site venue and online channels at the same time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210203005033/en/
    The PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021 will be held from February 7 to 9 at the PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province utilizing both an on-site venue and online channels at the same time.
  • Marking the third anniversary of the PyeongChang 2018 Games, this event is hosted by Gangwon Province, PyeongChang County, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and organized by the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation.
  • For more information on the PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021, please visit its website ( http://ppf.or.kr/en/index.asp ).