Italian Olympic leader Luciano Buonfiglio is still feeling the #Beijing2022 glow four years later! 🌍 In a heartfelt interview this week, the National Olympic Committee president revealed how China's Winter Games continue shaping global sports culture.
"The real Olympic magic? Getting kids off TikTok and onto ski slopes!" Buonfiglio told China Media Group, highlighting how Beijing's event inspired youth participation through "champion-level excellence" 🏔️.
But it's not just about medals – the sports chief emphasized social sustainability values: ✅ Respect ✅ Inclusivity ✅ Breaking barriers "We need stadiums full of smiles, not just scoreboards," he added, praising Beijing's signature warmth that left him "younger at heart" in 2022.
Now Italy wants to bottle that Beijing energy! 🍷➡️🥟 Buonfiglio vowed to blend China's meticulous organization with Mediterranean flair for future events, calling the Games "a masterclass in uniting nations through sport."
