The first edition of the playbooks for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in China was released on Monday by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

There are two playbooks, one for athletes and team officials, the other for broadcasters, international federations, marketing partners, Olympic and Paralympic family members, press and workforce.

"The principles and COVID-19 countermeasures are based on the extensive work of an international working group, in collaboration with scientific experts and organizations from across the world. They build upon the experience of International Federations (IFs) and sports event organizers who have enabled other successful large-scale events to take place. The measures have been developed taking into account your needs," read the playbook.

Han Zirong, vice president and secretary general of the Beijing Organizing Committee, said the making of the playbooks reflects the consensus of all sides involved. "In developing the playbooks, we made it a top priority to safeguard the safety and health of all Games participants including athletes, as well as the Chinese people, draw on the experiences from other international sports events, and the COVID-19 policy currently in effect in China," Han said. "We will work with all stakeholders on the implementation of the playbooks and together, deliver to the world a streamlined, safe and splendid Games."

All athletes attending the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are encouraged to get fully vaccinated 14 days before departing for China. Some exceptions for medical reasons will be permitted, but most participants who are not fully inoculated will enter a 21-day quarantine.

Fully-vaccinated athletes will enter a closed-loop system where they can travel between permitted destinations, including Games venues and accommodation facilities, in dedicated vehicles. Meanwhile, their health will be monitored and tested on a daily basis. Athletes will be able to train in the closed loop and reporters will be able to work as well.

The second edition of the playbooks will be released by the end of 2021, according to CMG. More details will be added based on the world's progress fighting the coronavirus in the coming months.