Exhibition heats up 2022 Winter Olympics

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

With the 2022 Winter Olympic Games approaching, the Beijing International Sculpture Park has launched a series of ice and snow-inspired activities that will allow visitors to embrace the charm of winter sports.

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

The "Sports Collection Exhibition" will display memorabilia from previous Winter Olympic Games, such as torches (火炬 huǒjù), medals (奖牌 jiǎngpái), mascot badges (徽章 huīzhāng), and tickets (门票 ménpiào). It offers a glimpse into the development of the Winter Olympics and Chinese winter sports.

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

There is a section of the exhibition dedicated to images of women who have participated in various sports (运动 yùndòng). In the illustrations, these young girls with big wavy hair are seen wearing sportswear and participating in skating, equestrian, swimming, rowing, tennis, basketball, swinging and cycling. They have bright smiles on their faces as they play.

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

Pictures of Chinese women who do sports gradually started to appear in newspapers and magazines, as well as on posters. This demonstrates how the traditional Chinese women were turning to the pursuit (追求 zhuīqiú) of healthy bodies, independence, and self-confidence in the new era.

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

The activities lasts until September 27.

Illustrations of women's sports in the old days of China. [Photo provided to China Plus by the organizing committee]

Key words 重点词汇：追求

1. seek; pursue

Cuòzhé bù huì dòngyáo tā de zhuīqiú.

挫折不会动摇他的追求。

His pursuits will not falter at the setback.

2. run after; court

Tā jùjuéle tā de zhuīqiú.

她拒绝了他的追求。

She rebuffed his advances.