VOICED : Pekín-2022 echó a andar en un clima diplomático pesado

The Winter Olympics in Beijing began amid COVID-19 concerns and political tensions. President Xi Jinping declared the games open, marking Beijing as the first city to host both summer and winter games. The event faced a boycott led by the US over alleged human rights violations in China. Despite this, many world leaders, including Antonio Guterres and Vladimir Putin, attended. The opening ceremony featured a parade of 92 nations, including nine from Latin America. Thirty-three athletes from the region aim to win the first Winter Olympics medal for Latin America.

What major global event began in Beijing amidst COVID-19 concerns?

• The Commonwealth Games

• The World Cup

• The Winter Olympics

• The Summer Olympics

Which city became the first to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics?

• London

• Tokyo

• Athens

• Beijing

Why did several countries, led by the United States, boycott the opening ceremony?

• Due to economic sanctions

• In protest of alleged human rights violations

• Because of COVID-19 restrictions

• In support of climate change initiatives

Which notable world leaders attended the opening ceremony?

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The Chancellor of Germany

• The UN Secretary-General and the Russian President

How many Latin American countries participated in the Winter Olympics?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven