[January 8, 2020, Beijing]On January 8, Dolomiti Park, in collaboration with Finnish Winter Sports Consulting, successfully hosted the “2020 Dolomiti Global Brand Launch and China-Finland Sports (Education) Integration Development Forum” at the Garden Hall of CHAO Hotel Sanlitun in Beijing. Attendees included Wang Biao, Member of the Standing Committee of Zhangjiakou Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of Chongli District Party Committee; Professor Lin Xianpeng, Doctoral Supervisor and Vice Dean of the Management School at Beijing Sport University; snowboarding world champion Guo Dandan; Jarno Syrjala, Finnish Ambassador to China; Hannakaisa Andersson, Trade and Economic Counsellor at the Finnish Embassy in China; and Jussi Rapo, CEO of Finnish Winter Sports Consulting. These guests witnessed the historic signing of agreements between Dolomiti Park and two leading Finnish sports institutions, and engaged in in-depth discussions on sports education cooperation.
Wang Biao, Member of the Standing Committee of Zhangjiakou Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of Chongli District Party Committee
Jarno Syrjala, Finnish Ambassador to China
Finnish sports education in China
At the launch event, Jussi Rapo stated that China-Finland sports ties date back a long time—from Finland inviting China to participate in the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics to the recently concluded “China-Finland Winter Sports Year,” sports have always been a witness and promoter of friendship between the two countries. Though small in size, Finland has consistently led in education. The launch of this China-Finland skiing cooperation project aims to empower the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and respond to the national policy of “getting 300 million people on the snow.” As a training base, Dolomiti Park will introduce the Finnish training system and collaborate with the Vuokatti Olympic Training Center on professional-level skiing competitions and training, providing athletes and coaches with top-tier facilities and expert coaching. In partnership with the Kesko Sports Institute, it will also engage in extensive public-level skiing events and training. A “Moving School” educational program will be implemented for Chinese children, youth, and beginners at Dolomiti Park, with 150 expert-level instructors being sent from Finland to train a dedicated team of Dolomiti ski coaches.
Jussi Rapo, CEO of Finnish Winter Sports Consulting
During the China-Finland Sports (Education) Integration Development Forum, Jussi Rapo, Harri Hollo (International Development & Market Director of Kesko Sports Institute), Professor Lin Xianpeng, Shen Fei (Olympic training expert), Zhang Yuan (Dean of Zhengzhou University’s Sports College), Xi Yi (Professor at Shenzhen University’s Sports College), Lin Ling (Professor at Ningbo University’s Sports College), Fan Yongmei (Deputy Director of Anhui Sports Institute Office), Xiong Wei (Deputy Director of Hubei Social Sports Activity Center), Song Xu (Dean of Anhui Normal University’s Sports Science College), Du Tao (Deputy Director of Shandong Sport University’s Development & Training Department), and Yu Yin (Director of Wuhan Sport University’s Sports Training College)—nearly twenty domestic sports academia representatives—as well as industry elites including Dai Xuyang (Deputy General Manager of AH Joyful Koala Sports Science Development Company), Xiong Haojun (Wuhan Chukou Sports Park National Fitness Center), and Wang Zheng (Beijing Shi’ao Bojin Sports Technology Co., Ltd.), along with organizers such as Ge Yanan (COO of Dolomiti Group), Chen Peng (General Manager of Dolomiti Ski Resort), Cui Yajie (Principal of Dolomiti Ski School), and Zou Hantao (Training Department Head of Dolomiti Ski School), discussed three key topics: “How to promote skiing during the Olympic opportunity,” “Drawing on foreign mature experience to help establish China’s skiing teaching system,” and “Exploring innovative models of joint China-Finland ski education programs.” The forum commenced with an exploration of the strategic cooperation between Dolomiti Park and the two Finnish sports institutes. All participants agreed that the meeting marked a strong start for deep integration of Finnish winter sports with China’s sports education, with plans to continue further, deeper, and more detailed collaborations.
Dolomiti Outdoor Academy supports diverse educational development
The collaboration between Dolomiti Park and the two Finnish professional sports institutions would not have been possible without the foundation provided by the Dolomiti Outdoor Sports Academy. Comprising four major segments—winter sports, outdoor activities, adventure training, and youth camps—the academy focuses on providing sports skill training for people of all ages. By partnering with professional sports organizations and introducing advanced teaching systems, it not only caters to the public’s interest in outdoor activities but also helps elevate the technical skills of professional athletes to international standards.
Let body and mind grow freely through seasonal mountain sports
Sports are the grand backdrop of Chongli. This globally renowned sports city attracts enthusiasts from around the world for a variety of athletic pursuits, while also shaping Dolomiti Park into a unique mountain sports resort. Health is just the basic goal of sports; the pursuit and embodiment of the Olympic spirit—challenging limits and surpassing oneself—is the very foundation of Dolomiti Park’s approach to building and operating a mountain sports resort. With a more natural environment, more professional and diverse year-round sports offerings, and innovations through format transformation and cross-industry collaboration, the resort presents limitless possibilities.
2020 marks the 70th anniversary of China-Finland diplomatic relations. As cooperation in winter sports between the two nations deepens and the Winter Olympics progresses, China’s skiing industry will become increasingly interconnected with the world. Leveraging its vast natural resources, Dolomiti Park has built a robust mountain resort. On the foundation of introducing international expertise, it continues to explore richer and more scientific sports tourism models, providing a positive development template for China’s ice and snow industry. The connotation of Chongli’s sports industry will continue to expand.