Summary

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games is set to kick off on Friday with the opening ceremony scheduled to take place at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.

Around 2,900 athletes will compete in 109 events of seven Olympic winter sports from February 4 to 20.

Beijing 2022 organizers have vowed to deliver a "simple, safe and splendid" Games for the world.

Beijing will become the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.