Taking the preparation for hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics as an opportunity, Beijing's ice and snow sports have entered the "fast lane" in the past 10 years. Not only has the participation of the masses become more extensive and the competitive performance improved rapidly, but the related industries and cultural construction have also entered a new level. Among them, ice hockey has become a unique and beautiful city card of the capital. Recently, Beijing GLC Ice Hockey Club held the GLC Cup Youth Ice Hockey Four Nation Challenge in Beijing. A cup tournament hosted by a local club could attract visits from Asian powerhouses, which was unimaginable 10 years ago. Xing Xi, Vice President and Secretary General of the Beijing Ice Hockey Association, who came to watch the game, introduced that there are now many clubs in Beijing that organize international exchanges. "This is a direct reflection of the development level and international recognition of the project industry." More than a decade ago, only four teams participated in the first municipal youth club federation. At that time, Beijing's "Ice Baby" wanted to improve their ability level through high-level practical training, and needed to participate in competitions or training camps abroad, or even "root" in North America to study abroad and pursue their dreams. Now, riding on the "East Wind" of the Winter Olympics, the "Ice Baby" team in Beijing is gradually developing and growing, and the industrial foundation and organizational structure are becoming more mature. The children have games to play every week, and within the club, there are several teams of the same age group. Various city level leagues are held throughout the year. It's a matter of reciprocity. I also want foreigners to come and see that ice hockey is quite popular here When it comes to the original intention of hosting this competition, Liu Yang, the manager of the GLC Ice Sports Center in Beijing, said, "In the past, if you invited someone, they might not be interested yet, but now I heard that clubs in Beijing are willing to come for competitions." GLC Club held an international friendly match for the first time, and the competition was held on two ice rinks in the sports center. The organizer waives registration fees and provides accommodation, meals, and transportation for foreign teams, with the sole purpose of creating a platform for children to exchange and learn from each other. Once the registration message was sent out, it received a positive response, and ultimately 40 teams participated. The competition lasted for 7 days and consisted of three groups. In the end, the teams from South Korea and Russia won the championship in the U8 and U12 groups respectively, while the GLC 14 team won the gold medal in the U10 group. Winning the championship by defeating a foreign team is particularly uplifting, and I have gained a lot from the game GLC14 forward Zhang Shengbo said. 10-year-old Zhang Shengbo stepped onto the ice rink five and a half years ago under the inspiration of "everyone goes to ice and snow", and has been playing ever since. Competing with foreign peers, the young man felt a sense of pride in bringing glory to the country. In addition to the competition, the organizers also carefully arranged activities such as scenic area tours and food experiences. Some parents of Chinese young players even spontaneously bought Chinese pastries and prepared small gifts with Chinese characteristics to share with foreign children on the field. We went to the Forbidden City, climbed the Great Wall, and ate a lot of delicious food. The children were very new and happy when they first came to this city, "said Alexander Xiaoming, the parent of a Russian Sokol team player. He is not only the 'Ice Dad', but also a famous Russian football star who once played in the NHL. He was recognized by many Chinese 'Ice Babies' on the field and asked for a photo. (New Society)