The Evaluation, Constraints and Impacts of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on China’s Socio-Economic Development

Abstract

The Winter Olympic Games, held in extensive regions around the world, are the world's largest comprehensive winter games, held every four years. Since 1994 it has been held in conjunction with the Summer Olympic Games. Since 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games have been held every four years until 2022, with a total of 24 editions. The 24th Olympic Winter Games were successfully held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou, China, from February 4 to February 20, 2022. The analysis of the inputs and outputs of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and previous Olympic Games and their impacts are used to explore the necessary conditions and impacts of hosting the Games. The results show that hosting the Olympic Games is a "training exercise" that tests the country's social governance, the operation of social organizations, and the capacity of enterprises in various fields. A flourishing and progressive country is a necessary condition for hosting the Olympics.