With the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics just one month away, President Xi Jinping inspected the preparations for the Games in the Chinese capital on Tuesday.

From bidding for the Games to the extensive preparations, Xi has played a leading role and has vowed to present a "fantastic, extraordinary and excellent" Games.

An avid sports fan, the president sees sports as an important vehicle for improving people's health, an important driver of economic and social development and a platform for showcasing a country's cultural strength.

Here are some highlights of his remarks about the Olympics.