Games' preparation given IOC approval

Beijing's preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games has impressed the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission for its emphasis on sustainability and legacy.

The commission concluded its first, three-day visit to Beijing on Wednesday after on-site investigations at venue zones in downtown Beijing, Yanqing county, and Games co-host Zhangjiakou in Hebei province.

The commission also discussed such points as governance and infrastructure with local organizers.