Beijing 2022 legacy: China's next ice hockey generation
30 January 2026

Beijing 2022 legacy: China's next ice hockey generation

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Four years after the Beijing Winter Olympics, the ice hockey legacy is being written not by elite athletes, but by children in the Chinese capital. From Olympic venues turned training grounds to dreams of wearing the national jersey, this podcast explores how Beijing 2022 ignited a passion for ice hockey in China’s youth—and the hopes, challenges, and heartbeats shaping the future of the sport. Through the voices of kids, parents, and coaches, we dive into the quieter, deeper story of inheritance unfolding on the ice.