The 24th Winter Olympic Games concluded successfully in Beijing

Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, delivered a speech. He said that the Olympic Village of this Winter Olympics is unique, with breathtaking venues and extraordinary organizational work. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, Chinese government departments and all our partners and friends in China. This is a truly unparalleled Winter Olympics, and we welcome China as a major country in ice and snow sports. Finally, Bach announced the closing of the 24th Winter Olympics and called on young people from all over the world to meet in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo four years later to participate in the 25th Winter Olympics