Chinese athletes back Beijing's bid to host Winter Olympics

China's Xu Mengtao reacts after seeing her score in the women's freestyle skiing aerials finals at Sochi on Friday. Xu claimed the silver medal, behind Alla Tsuper of Belarus. Lydia Lassila of Australia won bronze. [Photo/Agencies]

Xu Mengtao

As a freestyle aerial skiing athlete, I can't imagine a more valuable present for winter sportsmen than hosting 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the capital of our nation. Winning to host 2022 Winter Olympics will not only help with economic growth but also encourage more and more to participate in winter games and appreciate the beauty of winter sports.