MOSCOW, Jan 26 Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui wished victories and high achievements to Russian athletes at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. On Wednesday, the Minister of Sports of Russia Oleg Matytsin held an online meeting with the head of the Main State Administration for Physical Culture and Sports of China Gou Zhunwen. The parties discussed the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, as well as issues of cooperation in the field of physical culture and sports. «We are witnessing the development of Russian-Chinese relations and cooperation on the eve of the Olympics. 2022 and 2023 have been declared the years of sports culture and sports at the international level. Not I doubt that we will be able to share experience with each other and further improve sports relations and friendship between our peoples in general.For example, last year the Chinese ice hockey team visited Russia for a five-month training camp, Russian coaches and managers provided us with all kinds of support during preparation for the Olympics. This shows the great potential of our cooperation in winter sports. In addition, it contributes to the development of the Olympic spirit, and I am sure that together we will oppose the politicization of sports. We look forward to the visit of Vladimir Putin and the entire Russian delegation. Beijing will suit a magnificent high holiday for the whole world.I wish Russia victories and you great achievements at the upcoming Olympics,» Zhang Hanhui told reporters. The Beijing Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20.
