IOC official happy with preparation

Organizers pledge venues to be in place for services in 2019

Beijing's preparations for the 2022 Winter Games have won international acclaim for their focus on sustainability.

"The Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee has made good progress in its preparations for sustainable Olympic Winter Games that will benefit the city, region and country for decades to come," said Alexander Zhukov, chairman of the coordinating committee of the International Olympic Committee.