Just five months after its election as host city for the Olympic Winter Games 2022, the Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 has been formally established. The Organising Committee, which is created by the City and National Olympic Committee, will be responsible for ensuring the successful organisation of the Games.
The launch event was attended by a number of Chinese dignitaries, including Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, Beijing 2022 President Guo Jinlong, Chinese Olympic Committee President Liu Peng, Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Yandong, Beijing Mayor Wang Anshun and Hebei Governor Zhang Qingwei.