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Beijing 2022 Games already leaving legacy

Five years have passed since Beijing's successful bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympiad, and already, the upcoming Games are leaving a legacy, both for the host country and for the wider Olympic movement.

2020-07-31

Construction of Beijing Winter Olympic Games enters a sprint stage

Winter Olympic preparations for the Beijing competition area, which will host all ice sports during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has seen significant progress.

2020-07-23

Competition zone for Beijing 2022 to be ready for test by end of year

The Beijing competition zone for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games will be ready for hosting events by the end of 2020, the Beijing Office for Major Projects Construction confirmed on Friday.

2020-07-17

Second Beijing Ice and Snow Cultural Festival kicks off

The second "Meet 2022" Ice & Snow Cultural Festival kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. It is the largest ice festival ever held in Beijing Olympic Sports Center Area, featuring the highest quality activities as well as having the longest run.

2019-11-27

First curling event held as Water Cube turns into Ice Cube

China Junior Curling Open 2019 was held this week at China's National Aquatics Centre, where Michael Phelps claimed record eight gold medals in Beijing 2008 as the venue's nickname turns from Water Cube into Ice Cube.

2019-12-09

5G technology to feature in three Beijing 2022 stadiums

Three stadiums for Beijing 2022, including China's National Stadium, the Water Cube and the National Speed Skating Hall are set to introduce 5G technology ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympiad.

2019-08-09

Convertible curling rink to transform Water Cube

The Water Cube, one of the competition venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has undergone a dramatic transformation into the Ice Cube, and is set to host the curling events for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

2019-07-24

Chinese singing contest for overseas Chinese to be held in Beijing

A singing contest of Chinese songs for overseas Chinese is currently under way and the final is scheduled to begin later this month in Beijing.

2019-07-03

​Residents explore how China's 'Water Cube' will be frozen into the 'Ice Cube'

A group of Beijing residents visited the National Aquatics Center (also known as the Water Cube or 'blue box') on Sunday at its open day event and witnessed how the Water Cube is being transformed into the Ice Cube.

2019-06-03

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'National curling experience' event

On April 17, 2021, the National Aquatics Center reopened to the public after successfully hosting curling and wheelchair curling competitions as part of the series of "Meet in Beijing" winter sports test competitions.

2021-04-17

Water Cube and Ice Ribbon light up blue for autistic children

​The National Aquatics Center (NAC), otherwise known as the Water Cube, will turn on its symbolic blue-color lights on April 2 to mark the annual World Autism Awareness Day.

2021-04-01

National Online Youth Art Exhibition themed 'Love under the blue sky'

The National Aquatics Center (Water Cube/Ice Cube), a model venue for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, will light up blue for the 11th time as part of the "children of the stars" event.

2021-04-02

Beijing division 'Meet in Beijing' winter sports test competitions

From April 1 to April 10, 2021, curling and wheelchair curling competitions will be held at the National Aquatics Center. In total, 64 competitions will take place.

2021-04-01

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Water Cube and Ice Ribbon light up blue for autistic children

The National Aquatics Center (NAC), otherwise known as the Water Cube, will turn on its symbolic blue-color lights on April 2 to mark the annual World Autism Awareness Day.

2021-04-01

Water Cube's Charity Campaign

This year marks the tenth year of "Light It Up Blue," an ongoing charity campaign to raise awareness about autism. From 2011 to 2015, the National Aquatics Center held consecutive exhibitions displaying paintings by children with autism.

2021-01-11

Water Cube hosts event to raise autism awareness

The 12th World Autism Awareness Day was marked at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on April 2, by lighting up the architectural landmark at night in blue.

2019-04-03

Water Cube holds forum on its Olympic experience

A forum was held at the Water Cube, also known as the National Aquatics Center, in Beijing on Sept. 10. Organizers shared how they are preparing the venue for the Winter Olympic Games and using it to promote the Olympic spirit.

2018-09-13