The Paris Olympic Qualification Series·Shanghai ends! International Olympic Committee President Bach gave "full marks" high praise

"A great cooperation created a great event!" The four-day Paris Olympic Qualification Series·Shanghai came to an end last night. International Olympic Committee President Bach spoke highly of this competition. He also thanked Shanghai for its preparations for this competition on behalf of the International Olympic Committee. "All links have reached the highest standards. If the full score is 10 points, I will definitely give it 10 points!”

Photo, Shanghai, May 19, 2024. On May 19, International Olympic Committee President Bach answered reporters’ questions at the press center. On the same day, International Olympic Committee President Bach visited the Press Center of the Shanghai Station of the Paris Olympic Qualification Series and answered reporters' questions. Photo by reporter Jia Haocheng

"To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to leave!"

In this newly created event by the International Olympic Committee, 464 of the world's top athletes in four emerging Olympic sports - skateboarding, rock climbing, break dancing, and freestyle BMX - competed for more than 150 Paris Olympic tickets. The four-day event has also attracted attention and focus from all over the world, especially from Chinese audiences. Every game is almost full, and many viewers are looking for opportunities to interact with their idols and ask for autographs. According to official data provided by the event organizing committee: there were more than 45,000 spectators at the four-day event, of which 89% were domestic spectators; 11% were overseas spectators; 30% were spectators under the age of 18, and 18-45 years old Accounting for 58%.

Caption: The enthusiastic audience is "seeking autographs" from the world's famous skateboarders.

The famous American skateboarder Eaton was impressed by the fanatical atmosphere of the Shanghai competition. During the competition, some spectators crowded around the stands, throwing down their short sleeves and asking for his autograph. More people gathered at the exit, waiting to have sex with their idol. An opportunity for close contact, "I can't remember the last time there were so many spectators." After the event ended, many citizens and spectators were still reluctant to leave and stayed at the stadium to take photos. "The exciting competition and the warm atmosphere gave me the biggest feeling." said an American reporter.

This is a live audience watching the finals of the women's skateboarding street style event.

On May 19, 2024, the fourth competition day of the Olympic Qualification Series·Shanghai was held. Before the women's skateboarding street finals, the audience participated in an interactive experience under the leadership of the host.

Bach apparently felt the same way. "To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to leave!" At yesterday's press conference, Bach's voice was slightly hoarse. This time he came to Shanghai, Bach's two-day schedule was full. Yesterday, he went to Shanghai Sport University early in the morning and was appointed as an honorary professor of the school. Later, he appeared at Huangpu Binjiang City Sports Park. While watching the game, he interacted closely with the spectators who came to watch the game. He also fulfilled many requests for autographs and photos one by one, and never tired of it. "I found that the younger generation is enjoying this kind of sports." A brand new Olympic experience!”

International Olympic Committee President Bach came to the Olympic Qualification Series Shanghai competition to watch the women's rock climbing duathlon final.

"Five years later, they have become rising stars."

"Five years ago, it was rare to see Chinese players in these events, but five years later, many Chinese athletes are like rising stars. They not only participate in them, but they can also advance at the Olympic level." , and even won a medal!" In addition to the organization of the event, Bach also praised the performance of the Chinese players.

The Chinese team performed brilliantly in this tournament. The freestyle BMX event is the most rewarding - in the women's park competition, the three girls from the Chinese team, Sun Sibei, Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen, defeated many European and American players to take the top three places, making people think that they will compete for medals and even gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Full of expectations, "We didn't know the rules of this event from the beginning, but now women's players can compete with European and American athletes. This is due to the leadership of other technical events and the help of experienced foreign teachers." Chinese Freestyle said Wu Thant, head coach of the BMX national team.

Photo, Shanghai, May 18, 2024, runner-up Sun Jiaqi, champion Sun Sibei, and third runner-up Deng Yawen celebrated at the award ceremony. On the same day, in the Paris Olympic Qualification Series Shanghai Station BMX Freestyle Women's Park Finals held in Shanghai, Chinese player Sun Sibei won the championship with a score of 95.86 points, while Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen won the runner-up and third place respectively. Photo by reporter Xu Yanan

The Chinese rock climbing team also achieved good results: in the finals of the speed climbing event, the Chinese women's team performed well, with Zhou Yafei winning the championship, and another female player Niu Di achieving fourth place; in the men's team, the Chinese team Peng and Wang Xinshang won the second and third places respectively; and in the two rock climbing and difficult rock climbing all-around events, the 18-year-old female player Luo Zhilu finally ranked 7th, taking a solid step towards a ticket to the Paris Olympics. step.

Chinese breakdancing is also paying off. In the men's break dance final last night, Chinese player Qi Xiangyu lost 1-2 to Dutch player LEE after three rounds of competition and won the silver medal.

Photo, Shanghai, May 18, 2024, Chinese player Zhou Yafei celebrates after winning the championship. On the same day, in the final of the women's rock climbing speed competition at the Shanghai Station of the Paris Olympic Qualifying Series, Chinese player Zhou Yafei won the championship with a time of 6.54 seconds. Photo by reporter He Changshan

Photo, Shanghai, May 18, 2024 On May 18, Chinese player Qi Xiangyu competed. On the same day, in the break dance men's 32-to-16 competition at the Shanghai Station of the Paris Olympic Qualification Series, Chinese player Qi Xiangyu defeated Poland's Igor 2-0 and advanced to the top 16. Photo by reporter Jia Haocheng

"Our rise can be said to have injected some fresh blood into this project. For China, since it is going to do this project, it must be the ultimate and the best." Deng Yawen, a member of the Chinese Freestyle BMX National Team What he said is also the voice of all Chinese players in the four events of this competition.