2022 Olympics plans praised by inspectors

Members of the International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission who completed a second visit to the Beijing area on Tuesday said they remain convinced of the area's ability to host a successful Olympic Winter Games with long-lasting benefits in 2022.

The two-day visit, including field inspections of four venues and a meeting with the Beijing 2022 organizing committee, was intended to oversee the area's preparations for the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.

The plans include sustainability and reuse of refurbished facilities, such as those built for the 2008 Summer Games, as well as incorporating the region's economic and social development.