Medal Count Won't Be Measure of Winter Games Success

Winning the right to host the Winter Olympics in 2022 is thrilling, but the public's reaction to the news has been muted compared to when Beijing was chosen for the 2008 Games.

People want a successful Winter Olympics, but what they want more is to host Games they can be proud of and that will provide real benefits to the country.

The first goal can be met with relative ease because of the central government's firm support and the experience we have gained in putting on world-class sporting events since 2008.