Athletes, organizations praise Beijing's 2022 preparations

An Olympic qualifying event, the Beijing leg of the International Skating Union's short-track speed skating World Cup series wrapped up four days of competition in Capital Indoor Stadium on Oct 24. Some of the world's top skaters said they were impressed by their experiences on and off the ice.

"Everything is pretty well organized and I think the Chinese did a really good job. I feel really safe and I am happy to be here," champion short-track speed skater Suzanne Schulting of the Netherlands said during the event.

Schulting, the defending Olympic champion in the women's 1,000-meter, said despite the strict pandemic control measures in place, the warm hospitality and considerate services provided by the host had made her stay in Beijing a comfortable experience.