Progress of preparation of Beijing 2022 truly remarkable: Samaranch

Beijing, Jan 1 : IOC Coordination Commission chairman Juan Antonio Samaranch highlighted the progress made by Beijing 2022 in its preparatory work despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“Acknowledging the difficult experience this year, the progress being made by Beijing 2022 has been truly remarkable,” said Samaranch, according to Xinhua news.
“The preparations for the Games are going extremely well despite all the challenges in the test event programs due to COVID-19-related restrictions.” The Spaniard mentioned some important milestones over the past few months, such as the launch of a global competition for the medal, torch, and apparel designs, and the IOC broadcasters’ meeting, world press briefing, and other important conferences held via video link.
As for voluntary work, about one million people have shown their willingness and applied to be volunteers for Beijing 2022 only one year after the global recruitment effort began.
With eight competition venues completed by the end of 2020 and the plans for the ‘One Year to Go’ ceremonies well on the way, “activities are developing, excitement is really beginning to build up,” added Samaranch.