An outdoor entertainment icon—Xia Yu commentates and promotes skiing in Sochi
Published: 2026-09-25
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Last updated 2026-09-25 — When it comes to outdoor enthusiasts among entertainment stars, Xia Yu is arguably one of the best in China. At the Sochi Winter Olympics, the skiing enthusiast—who has won multiple championships in international competitions—was invited to be a special commentator for snowboarding on CCTV. Although China’s snowboarding team ultimately did not achieve its first-ever medal breakthrough at this Sochi Winter Olympics...
When it comes to outdoor enthusiasts among entertainment stars, Xia Yu is arguably one of the best in China. At the Sochi Winter Olympics, the skiing enthusiast—who has won multiple championships in international competitions—was invited to be a special commentator for snowboarding on CCTV. Although China’s snowboarding team ultimately did not achieve its first-ever medal breakthrough at this Sochi Winter Olympics, the involvement of movie star Xia Yu as a commentator still sparked interest in this sport—which has only been popular in China for ten years—among many who had previously paid it no mind. Today, as the final snowboarding event that Xia Yu commented on—the snowboard cross—takes place, his commentary duties in Sochi are coming to an end. But just like Xia Yu, our love for snowboarding will not fade; it will only grow stronger.
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Xia Yu personally experiences Sochi’s exceptionally challenging ski runs
Xia Yu also encourages everyone, saying it’s never too late to start skiing: “I know some skiing friends who didn’t start until their 50s or 60s. In ice rinks across Europe or North America, you can often see elderly people with white hair.”
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