The 128th session of the International Olympic Committee held in Kuala Lampur in 2015. The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are the first Winter Games in China. The 2022 games mark the third of consecutive Olympic Games in Asia, after the 2018 Winter Games held in Pyeongchang, South Korea and the 2020 games in Tokyo, Japan. Beijing has the distinction of being the first city to host the summer and winter games. The events will take place at locations in Beijing, and the Chongli and Yanqing Districts.
The Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics was held at Beijing National Stadium on February 4th. The ceremony combined the ceremonial and formal aspects of the international event with welcome speeches, raising each country’s flag, and the parade of athletes. The 2022 Winter Games were officially opened by Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
Competitions and Medal Ceremonies Are On The Following Dates:
Alpine Skiing:
Competitions:
February 3rd – 5th, 12th, 14th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 7th – 11th, 13th, 15th – 17th, 19th.
Biathlon:
Competitions:
February 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th – 13th, 15ht and 16th, 18th, and 19th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th, 7th, and 8th, 11th – 13th, 15th and 16th, 18th and 19th.
Bobsled:
Competitions:
February 10th – 13th, 16th – 18th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 14th and 15th, 19th and 20th.
Cross-Country Skiing:
Competitions:
February 8th, 10th – 13th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th and 6th, 8th, 10th – 13th, 16th, 19th, and 20th.
Curling
Competitions:
February 2nd – 7th, 9th – 17th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 8th, 18th – 20th.
Figure Skating
Competitions:
February 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 18th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 19th.
Freestyle Skiing
Competitions:
February 3rd, 7th, 13th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th and 6th, 8th – 10th, 14th – 19th.
Ice Hockey
Competitions:
February 3rd – 15th, 18th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 16th, and 17th, 19th, and 20th.
Luge
Competitions:
February 2nd – 5th, 7th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 6th, 8th – 10th.
Nordic Combined
Competitions:
February 6th – 8th, 12th – 14th, 16th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 9th, 15th, 17th.
Short Track Speed Skating
Competitions:
February 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th.
Skeleton
Competitions:
February 7th – 10th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 11th and 12th.
Ski Jumping
Competitions:
February 3rd and 4th, 9th – 11th, 13th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th – 7th, 12th, 14th.
Snowboard
Competitions:
February 5th and 14th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 6th – 12th, 15th.
Speed Skating
Competitions:
February 5th – 8th, 10th – 13th, 15th, 17th – 19th.
Medal Ceremonies:
February 5th – 8th, 10th – 13th, 15th, 17th – 19th.
Beijing Winter Olympic Games Conclusion
Closing Ceremonies for the Winter Games will also be held at The Bird’s Nest. The Olympic Charter mandates the closing of the Games includes closing speeches as well as the Antwerp Ceremony, which hoists the flags of Greece, China, and Italy. The significance of the flags is for Greece, the original home of the Olympic Games, China, the host country, and Italy, the next country to host the games. The Olympic Flag will pass to the Italian mayors of Milan and Cortina-D’Ampezzwhere the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held. A portion of the entertainment will showcase the culture of the host cities in 2026. The Closing Ceremony will take place on February 20th, at 8 pm, China Standard Time.
