On the afternoon of March 5, snowflakes were falling outside the window, but the scene of the Sports Committee Group Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was warm and steaming.
"At the 25th Winter Olympics, our country's ice and snow athletes won 5 golds, 4 silvers and 6 bronzes, a total of 15 medals, setting the best record in the history of our country's participation in the Winter Olympics outside the country!" Commissioner Ji Dong, head coach of the Chinese Freestyle Skiing Aerials Team, instantly ignited the atmosphere in the audience. His notepad is densely filled with his experience in performing his duties and his feelings about the ice and snow, recording the story of the progress of Chinese sports.
"Both team members have won gold medals. Have you thought of that before?" someone asked with a smile. "Xu Mengtao's gold medal win was within my plan. Her jump was perfect, far beyond my expectations." Committee member Ji Dong responded with a smile, her words full of pride. "Wang Xindi also has the ability to win medals. The four young men in the team are all outstanding. No matter who stands on the podium, I will not be surprised."
In the venue, the committee members were talking to each other, and the atmosphere was extremely warm. "As a backbone sports institution, we must do a good job in cultivating competitive sports reserve talents, so that more good talents can stand on the international arena, win glory for the country, and strive for the nation!" Commissioner Liu Zheng, president of Shenyang Institute of Physical Education, said firmly.
"It is necessary to accelerate the transformation of sports science and technology achievements, use science and technology to empower the development of ice and snow sports, and help build a sports power." Member Zhang Hong, director of the Olympic Research Center of Harbin Institute of Technology, took over the conversation, and his views resonated widely…
During the heated discussions and suggestions, the committee members looked forward to a bright future in which ice and snow sports will flourish and a sports power will stride forward.
"Guangming Daily" (Page 07, March 08, 2026)
