🏅 What’s it like to watch a heart-pounding short track race with a three-time Olympian? CGTN editor Shen Xiang found out at the ISU Short Track World Tour in Beijing, where she shared the excitement of the men’s 500m event with Kazakh legend Abzal Azhgaliyev. ❄️
🌟 The 32-year-old skater, who made history as Kazakhstan’s first World Cup winner in 2016 and twice carried his nation’s flag at Winter Olympics (Beijing 2022 and PyeongChang 2018), didn’t hold back on the thrills. He praised Beijing’s Capital Indoor Stadium as a \"top-tier\" venue and even cheered for China’s Sun Long, calling his 500m performance \"next-level.\"
💡 In a chat blending humor and passion, Azhgaliyev opened up about the World Tour’s upgrades, slick new racing suits, and his own journey. Despite finishing fourth at Beijing 2022, he’s laser-focused on 2026: \"Every race is a step closer to gold.\" 🇰🇿
🔥 From ice-cool teamwork to fiery determination, Azhgaliyev’s story proves sportsmanship knows no borders. Who’s ready for Milano Cortina 2026? 🥇
