China-FM Briefing/Winter Sports/Netherlands
Beijing, China - Nov 25, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press briefing
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Lijian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"It is a long-held consensus of the international sports community that 'boycott is the most ominous ghost in the Olympic movement'. There is unanimous objection to any behavior that runs counter to the spirit of the Olympic Charter. As is well known, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes of all countries to outperform themselves and pursue excellence. It is also a grand gathering for the international community to strengthen solidarity and deepen friendship. Politicization of sports goes against the ardent expectation of all winter Olympic athletes and winter sports lovers and will only harm the interests of all athletes as well as the international Olympic cause."
3. Various of reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Lijian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The International Olympic Committee and political leaders of many countries have all sent their best wishes and support to the Beijing Winter Olympics recently. We firmly believe that guided by the Olympic spirit, more and more visionary people in the world will show their support for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and reject politicization of sports."
5. Reporters
China firmly opposes politicizing sports, urging the Netherlands to cease making irresponsible remarks regarding the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Thursday.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives of the Dutch Parliament voted on a motion put forward by some members demanding that the government does not send delegates to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The motion failed to pass with fewer than half of the votes.
Boycotting the Olympics goes against the Olympics Charter and undermines all athletes' interests, Zhao reiterated at a press briefing, adding boycotting will not succeed.
"It is a long-held consensus of the international sports community that 'boycott is the most ominous ghost in the Olympic movement'. There is unanimous objection to any behavior that runs counter to the spirit of the Olympic Charter. As is well known, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes of all countries to outperform themselves and pursue excellence. It is also a grand gathering for the international community to strengthen solidarity and deepen friendship. Politicization of sports goes against the ardent expectation of all winter Olympic athletes and winter sports lovers and will only harm the interests of all athletes as well as the international Olympic cause," said Zhao at a regular press briefing.
"The International Olympic Committee and political leaders of many countries have all sent their best wishes and support to the Beijing Winter Olympics recently. We firmly believe that guided by the Olympic spirit, more and more visionary people in the world will show their support for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and reject politicization of sports," said Zhao.
China-FM Briefing/Winter Sports/Netherlands
Dateline : Nov 25, 2021
Location : China
Duration : 1'27
Beijing, China - Nov 25, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press briefing
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Lijian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"It is a long-held consensus of the international sports community that 'boycott is the most ominous ghost in the Olympic movement'. There is unanimous objection to any behavior that runs counter to the spirit of the Olympic Charter. As is well known, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes of all countries to outperform themselves and pursue excellence. It is also a grand gathering for the international community to strengthen solidarity and deepen friendship. Politicization of sports goes against the ardent expectation of all winter Olympic athletes and winter sports lovers and will only harm the interests of all athletes as well as the international Olympic cause."
3. Various of reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Lijian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The International Olympic Committee and political leaders of many countries have all sent their best wishes and support to the Beijing Winter Olympics recently. We firmly believe that guided by the Olympic spirit, more and more visionary people in the world will show their support for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and reject politicization of sports."
5. Reporters
China firmly opposes politicizing sports, urging the Netherlands to cease making irresponsible remarks regarding the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Thursday.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives of the Dutch Parliament voted on a motion put forward by some members demanding that the government does not send delegates to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The motion failed to pass with fewer than half of the votes.
Boycotting the Olympics goes against the Olympics Charter and undermines all athletes' interests, Zhao reiterated at a press briefing, adding boycotting will not succeed.
"It is a long-held consensus of the international sports community that 'boycott is the most ominous ghost in the Olympic movement'. There is unanimous objection to any behavior that runs counter to the spirit of the Olympic Charter. As is well known, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes of all countries to outperform themselves and pursue excellence. It is also a grand gathering for the international community to strengthen solidarity and deepen friendship. Politicization of sports goes against the ardent expectation of all winter Olympic athletes and winter sports lovers and will only harm the interests of all athletes as well as the international Olympic cause," said Zhao at a regular press briefing.
"The International Olympic Committee and political leaders of many countries have all sent their best wishes and support to the Beijing Winter Olympics recently. We firmly believe that guided by the Olympic spirit, more and more visionary people in the world will show their support for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and reject politicization of sports," said Zhao.
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Published : 2021-11-26 01:03
Last Modified : 2021-11-26 19:59:06
Source : China Media Group(CMG)-CCTV
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