Beijing 'Ice Ribbon' draws ISU praise

Delegation hails legacy plan for multi-purpose Olympic venue

Although still under construction, Beijing's speed skating venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics has impressed the International Skating Union with its unique design and sustainable legacy plan.

After an inspection visit to the construction site of the National Speed Skating Oval on Sunday, an ISU delegation led by vice-president Tron Espeli expressed confidence in the new permanent venue's Olympics function in 2022 and post-Games operations.