Beijing was selected July 31 to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city awarded both the winter and summer games.
The Chinese capital, which hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, came in to the vote against the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, as the strong favorite, despite its lack of natural snow.
Beijing was seen as a safe, reliable choice. (AP)
2022年冬季五輪の開催地に北京が選ばれた。夏と冬の五輪を開催する初の都市となる。
The Japan Times ST: August 14, 2015