In the past 16 days, I have admired your outstanding performance.

Each and every one of you strived to achieve your personal best. We were deeply touched how you were wishing and cheering for your competitors to a Chieve their best as well.

Each of you strives for the best results, but you also want your competitors to get the best results and cheer for them. We are deeply moved by this.

you are not only reflected each other. you are supported each other. you are embraced each other, even if your countries are divided by conflict.

you not only respect each other, but also support each other. Even though some places are opposed because of conflicts, you embrace each other.

You overcame these divisions, demonstrating that in this Olympic community we are all equal. We are all equal – regardless of what we look like, Where we come from, or what we believe in.

You have overcome these differences and proved that no matter what our faces are, no matter where we come from, we are all equal in this Olympic family.

this unifying power of the Olympic games is stronger than the forces that want to divide us: you give peace a chance.

The forces that unite in the Olympic Games are stronger than those that try to separate us. You gave peace a chance.

May the political leaders around the world be inspired by your example of solidity and peace.

May your example of unity inspire political leaders all over the world.

we share this Olympic spirit with all the athletes who cause of the panda could not make their dream come true.

we share this Olympic spirit with all the athletes who can't participate because of the epidemic.

it breaks our hearts that you can not be with us.

Your absence makes us sad

But you believe and you will always believe to the Olympic community.

But you are and will always be part of our Olympic family.

if we want to finally come this pandemic, we must be faster, we must aim higher, we must be stronger–we must stand together.

to finally overcome this epidemic, we must pursue faster, higher, stronger and more United.

In this Olympic spirit of solidity, we call on the international community: give equal access to vaccines to everyone around the world.

In the spirit of solidarity and friendship of the Olympic Movement, we call on the international community to provide equal vaccination opportunities for everyone in the world.

The Olympic spirit could only shine so brightly, because the Chinese people set the stage in such an excellent way–and in a safe way.

The Olympic spirit shines so brightly because the people of China have built a safe Olympic stage for us.

The Olympic Villages were outstanding. The venues – magnificent. The organisation – extraordinary. The support of the National Olympic Committees, The international federations, our top partners and rights-holding broadcasters–unwavering.

The Olympic Village of this Winter Olympics is unique, the venues are breathtaking and the organization is remarkable. From the international sports federations of the International Olympic Committee, global partners and rights-holding broadcasters, our support is unwavering.

Our deepest thanks and gratitude go to the Organising Committee, The public authorities and all our Chinese partners and friends. On Behalf of the best winter sports athletes of the world, I say:

We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to BOCOG, China government departments and all our partners in China. On behalf of the best ice and snow athletes in the world, I just want to thank you.

Thank you, our Chinese friends!

thank you, China friends!

to all the volunteers I say: you warmed our hearts with your smiling eyes. your kindness will stay with us forever.

I want to say to all the volunteers that the smiles in your eyes have warmed our hearts, and your friendship and goodwill will remain in our hearts forever.

Thank you, volunteers!

volunteers, thank you!

This unforgettable experience was only possible because of our gracious hosts, the Chinese people. With over 3 million people now engaged in winter sports, with the great success of the Chinese athletes, The positive legacy of the Olympic games is assured.

We owe such an unforgettable experience to our hospitable hosts and all the people of China. At present, more than 3 million people in China have participated in ice and snow sports. China's ice and snow athletes have achieved great success.

with the truly exceptional Olympic winter games Beijing 222 we welcome China as a winter sport country.

This is a truly unparalleled Winter Olympics, and we welcome China to become a big country in ice and snow sports.

Congratulations, China!

congratulations, China!

and now I have to mark the end of this unforgettable Olympic experience: I declare the 24th Olympic Winter Games Beijing 222 closed.

Now I have to put an end to this unforgettable Olympic experience. I declare the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing 222 closed.

In accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Milano Cortina, Italy, To celebrate with all of us, the 25th Olympic Winter Games.

According to the Olympic tradition, I call on young people from all over the world to get together in Milan-Nadam Pezzo, Corthie four years later and join us in the 25th Winter Olympic Games.