IOC confident in 2022 Beijing Winter Games, praises venue repurposing

The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission concluded its two-day visit in Beijing on Tuesday with full confidence in the host's efforts to organize an efficient and successful Winter Olympics in 2022.

After hearing reports from Beijing 2022 organizers, the commission, chaired by IOC Vice-President Juan Antonio Samaranch, said it would leave the Chinese capital assured that the country will deliver on its promise of hosting an excellent yet sustainable Games that will inspire greater winter sports participation in 2022.

"We are very comfortable and extremely confident in their work," Samaranch, son of the late IOC president of the same name, said after the inspection visit on Tuesday.