The Winter Youth Olympic Games set a record
In the 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games held in Gangwon Province, South Korea, the remarkable achievements of the Chinese delegation are not only exciting, but also reflect to a certain extent the positive role of the Beijing Winter Olympics in the cultivation of reserve talents. As of January 27, the Chinese team has won a total of 5 gold, 8 silver and 3 bronze, and the total number of medals is far ahead.
"Rabbit tactics" provoke new thinking
In the women's 1500m short track speed skating final, Chinese players Yang Jingru and Li Jinkai successfully used the high-profile "rabbit tactic" to win the first gold medal of the event for the Chinese sports delegation. This tactic not only caught the opponent off guard, but also showed the unique characteristics of the Youth Olympic Games on the field. The debut of this young athlete on the Olympic stage is full of unknown and exciting moments.
Features and challenges of the Youth Olympic Games
As an Olympic event for young people, the Winter Youth Olympic Games undoubtedly have room for adjustment and optimization in terms of competition scale, program settings, culture and education. At the same time, the performance of the Chinese team in this event has also raised concerns about the future development of the Youth Olympic Games. Yu Zaiqing, vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee, said that the TV value of the Winter Youth Olympic Games is relatively low, the hosting funds are not easy to raise, and the interest of sponsors is not high, but many countries have shown strong interest in bidding for the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Challenges and optimizations: the future of the Youth Olympic Games
From Singapore in 2010 to Gangwon in South Korea in 2024, the Winter Youth Olympic Games and Summer Youth Olympic Games have demonstrated their unique charm and value. However, how will the Youth Olympic Games and the Winter Youth Olympic Games fit into the overall reform of the Olympic Movement when they are not yet on a par with the Olympic Games and the Winter Olympics in terms of influence and commercial value? This is a problem that needs to be solved urgently.
Exploration and innovation for the future of the Youth Olympic Games
When talking about the future of the Youth Olympic Games, Li Lingwei, vice chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee, pointed out that the positioning of the Youth Olympic Games is different from that of the Olympic Games, and it is more like a step for young athletes to enter the Olympic stage. Therefore, for the Youth Olympic Games and the Winter Youth Olympic Games, it is even more necessary to streamline the scale and frugal hosting of the games. At the same time, the integration of sports, culture and education is a major feature of the event, which has been reflected in the Winter Youth Olympic Games, and sports activities and cultural education are intertwined, providing an opportunity for the all-round development of young people.
Challenges set by the Youth Olympic Games
Li Lingwei put forward a different view on the setting of the Youth Olympic Games, saying that the design should not be innovative for the sake of innovation. In the case of the Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, for example, most of the venues were venues for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, which reduced fees and costs to a certain extent. As for the innovation of the Youth Olympic Games, Li Lingwei believes that it is necessary to be cautious, not blindly follow the trend of the Olympic Games, and should pay more attention to the practicality and sustainability of the projects.
The success of the Winter Youth Olympic Games has won remarkable results for the Chinese sports delegation, and at the same time, it also reflects the unique charm of the Youth Olympic Games. While there are a number of challenges, such as low TV value and funding difficulties, it is also an opportunity to think more deeply about the future of the Youth Olympic Games. The Winter Youth Olympic Games, as an important platform for young athletes to enter the Olympic stage, will continue to provide more opportunities and experiences for the growth of young athletes, and inject new vitality into the entire Olympic Movement.