The Beijing Winter Sports Management Center Youth Skiing Demonstration Team was established in Beijing.

On the afternoon of June 24, the Beijing Ski Association held the inauguration ceremony of the Beijing Youth Ski Team and the opening ceremony of the Beijing Youth Ski Training Camp at the SKI360° 3D Ski Simulator in Yintai Centre.

The successful bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing has greatly boosted the development of ice and snow sports in China. According to Li Xiaoming, chairman of the Beijing Ski Association, during the Beijing Youth Ski Competition in February this year, for the first time, participants registered through public channels. Over 230 children from elementary, middle, and high school levels signed up, with more than 100 advancing to the finals after two days of preliminary rounds. This youth skiing competition became the largest and most well-attended in the history of skiing in Beijing.Its aim is to encourage and inspire more children to learn ice and snow skills, take part in winter sports, and also to identify, train, and nurture talent for Beijing's professional skiing teams.The oldest is 17 years old, and the youngest is 10. Among them are Zheng Haohao, a 15-year-old student who has achieved excellent results in multiple skiing competitions and is currently the only under-18 in China to hold a Canadian Level 2 Ski Instructor Certificate; Zhang Jiahe, a 13-year-old who has repeatedly ranked in the top three in youth ski competitions; Wang Dibo, a 15-year-old who won the women’s snowboard championship at the finals of the Italian Evoluzione Cup China Division; Ni Zhishan, a 17-year-old who once claimed victory at the Austrian Ski Charity Race; and Zhang Yangguangzi, an 11-year-old and the daughter of Guo Dandan, China’s first world skiing champion. The members of the Beijing Youth Ski Team were selected from many young skiing enthusiasts in Beijing. Although they are amateur athletes, they have all achieved outstanding results in various skiing competitions. They not only have excellent skiing skills but are also multi-talented and maintain excellent academic performance. They are outstanding representatives of the growth of youth skiing in Beijing and the hope and future driving force of the sport.It is reported that this summer, the city’s ski association will collaborate with Tourism New Zealand to launch the Beijing Youth New Zealand Ski Training Camp. Leveraging the reverse seasonal advantage between New Zealand and Beijing, and making full use of New Zealand’s high-quality ski resources, the camp will send 20 young skiing enthusiasts to train in New Zealand, providing a platform to promote youth skiing in Beijing and improve their skiing abilities. This ski field is a famous resort near Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island, catering to skiers of all skill levels. In addition to large beginner zones and areas specially designed for youth instruction, its naturally formed slopes are particularly suitable for intermediate skiers looking to improve their technique. The terrain park is also a favorite among advanced skiers. The ski field hosts renowned skiing instructors from around the world and also offers Chinese-speaking coaching, providing comprehensive course services for Chinese skiing enthusiasts. To ensure the safety and smooth experience of the training camp participants, the VILL ski apparel brand—designed for stylish and individualistic youth—and SNOWLAMP ski goggles and helmets that meet EU CE standards will provide clothing and equipment support for the campers.The association will actively collaborate with leading countries in global skiing development, conducting both professional and amateur ski training to provide a high-quality platform for the vast number of young skiing enthusiasts in Beijing, and to lay a solid foundation for achieving the goal of one billion people participating in ice and snow sports.Li Hu, Strategic Relationship Manager for Greater China at Tourism New Zealand, was played. The general manager of Cardrona Ski Field in New Zealand also sent a video greeting, welcoming the Beijing Youth Ski Training Camp to train in New Zealand.