The leaders of Russia and Pakistan, along with five Central Asian Presidents, are set to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in China. This significant gathering underscores the global importance of the event and highlights the strong diplomatic ties between these nations.
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- The Russian President will discuss the ongoing crisis with Ukraine with the Chinese President.
- China has close relations with Russia but has been largely silent on the crisis in Ukraine amid a build-up of Russian forces along its borders.
- The Pakistan Prime Minister is expected to discuss investments from China and speed up the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan.
What is the Winter Olympics?
- The Winter Olympics stands as the ultimate competition for ice and snow sports, bringing together athletes from around the world every four years.
- Popular winter sports such as ice skating, ice hockey, skiing, and figure skating take center stage, captivating audiences with thrilling performances and displays of skill.
- The Winter Olympics had its humble beginnings in 1924 in Chamonix, France, marking the first official gathering of winter sports enthusiasts on a global scale.
- Initially, winter sports found a place in the Summer Olympics, with events like figure skating gracing the stages of the 1908 London Olympics and ice hockey in Antwerp 1920.
- In 1924, the International Winter Sports Week emerged as a distinct event, hosted in Chamonix, the same location as the 1924 Summer Olympics, laying the foundation for what would become the Winter Olympic Games.
- Two years after its inception, the International Winter Sports Week in Chamonix gained official recognition as the inaugural Winter Olympic Games, solidifying its place in sporting history.
- The 2022 edition of the Winter Olympic Games is scheduled to take place in Beijing, China, from February 4th to February 20th, promising a spectacle of athletic prowess and international camaraderie.
- India has been an active participant in the Winter Olympics since 1964, contributing to the global celebration of winter sports.
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