UN: 'Ni hao Beijing' - Guterres wishes athletes good luck on opening day of 2022 Winter Olympics

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres greeted Beijing from UN headquarters in New York on Friday for the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

In his message, the UN chief wished good luck to the athletes, saying the Olympic spirit was one of “peace, mutual respect, and understanding.” He went on to express his hopes that the Olympics would be a reminder to everyone that “we belong to the same human family.”

The Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday, with a fireworks display marking the official start to the games, though the opening rounds of some events have already started.

While the event will host an estimated 60,000 athletes, including team officials, volunteers and media, the Olympic venues will remain inside a ‘closed-loop system’ amid fears of COVID-19 outbreaks spreading to the rest of Beijing and China.

This year’s games have come under particular controversy due to attacks on host country China’s human rights records, with many Western countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania refusing to send officials for the opening ceremony.

The Games will last until February 20. They will be followed by the Paralympic Winter Games on March 4, lasting until March 13.

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SOT, Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General: “Ni hao Beijing! Hello Beijing! Congratulations to every Olympian and Paralympian participating in the 2022 Winter Games. The Olympic spirit is one of peace, mutual respect, and understanding. The young competitors embody these qualities and inspire us all. It is my fervent hope that this spirit goes far beyond these Olympics, to remind everyone – participants and viewers – that we belong to the same human family. There is no limit to what we can achieve when we work together – for peace, for human rights, and for healthy lives and wellbeing for everyone. Let the Olympic spirit of fair play and solidarity shine throughout the games and beyond. Xiexie! Thank you!”

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