Chinese Netizens Send Shoes To Iraqi Athletes To Interpret Olympic Spirit

Dana received a gift from a netizen.

Beijing time August 17th, the half of the Beijing Olympic Games has ended. The Sohu community netizens met at a special meeting with members of the Iraqi delegation of one of the Olympic Games delegations, and presented gifts to express their respect for them.

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Before the Olympic Games, whether the Iraqi delegation could compete in the competition became the focus of discussion. After 5 twists and turns, the Iraqi athletes came to Beijing to dream the Olympic Games.

But when Iraqi athletes wear old clothes, broken shoes and national experts, they have a sour heart.

The media have turned their attention on this special delegation, and their stories are emerging in front of Chinese netizens.

A woman player risked her life to buy a pair of sneakers with slotted shoes and compete in these shoes. They left the Olympic spirit not only to the hosts.

In August 15th, when the netizen "peach blossoms started to open", "what do I do to help you, my friend?" in the Beijing sports forum of the Sohu sports forum.

"Many netizens reacted strongly.

Many netizens replied that they hoped to send some gifts to their friends in Iraq, hoping that they could feel the most sincere warmth and best wishes from the Chinese people at this grand gathering in Beijing, China.

After seeing this post, the netizen "Liu Xiao 5" could not calm down again, and began to inquire about the way the Iraqi athletes contacted. Later, through the help of the reporters, he expressed the greetings from the Chinese netizens to the Iraqi delegation and hoped to give gifts for the small gifts.

Iraqi athletes and coaches were deeply moved by the news and immediately expressed their hope of meeting with Chinese netizens.

Later, the two netizens began to contact, and began planning this meeting that included friendly friendship among Chinese netizens.

In order to get more people to participate in the activities, "peach blossom time to open" in the Beijing Olympic Games page continue to post, to the netizens to ask for what kind of post to send, tens of thousands of netizens burst out unprecedented enthusiasm for posts, giving advice and suggestions, and expressed the hope to be able to go to the scene, so a large number of netizens grew rapidly.

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The meeting time was arranged at 10:00 in August 17th, but many netizens arrived at the scene very early, hoping to help do more things.

At ten o'clock, Iraqi athletes appeared at the meeting place on time. The enthusiasm of netizens was very high, which made Iraqi athletes very excited.

Due to the limited attendance, the meeting will be broadcast live at the Sohu Beijing Olympic forum, hoping that the majority of netizens can see every shot of love.

Under the organization of peach blossom and small five, netizens have sent gifts to their athletes and coaches, such as Fuwa and sports shoes, and posed for pictures with them.

Some netizens say that Iraqi athletes still insist on training in such a difficult environment. They are worthy of respect for an Olympic dream. They are the "superstar" in our hearts.

More netizens said that during the Olympic Games to participate in such a meaningful event, I feel no regrets.

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Among the netizens who participated in this event, there was a special friend, Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu, more than 50 years old, came to Hebei from 17 in the morning. He said that after seeing the news from the Sohu Forum last night, he immediately bought a gift and boarded the train to Beijing. After that, he finally arrived at the meeting site on time.

"I also have a big daughter of Bidana (Iraqi athlete). Her strength has moved our entire family and I hope my daughter will be as strong as she is."

Mr. Liu said.

In addition, there are three families in the net. The couple bought a bunch of gifts with their three and a half years old children in big bags.

They say that Iraqi athletes are moving, so they come here with their children. On the one hand, they want their children to be so strong. On the other hand, they express their family's respect.

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The scene was warm and touching, and many people left tears of excitement.

Xiao Wu received messages from netizens across the country from time to time to express his blessing to Iraqi athletes.

A Chongqing netizen said he had no way to meet in Beijing. He hoped that the netizens would help inform the Iraqi guests and the Chongqing people would welcome them.

Another netizen sent an English message to express his respect for them.

After plating the contents of these messages to Iraqi athletes and coaches, the members of the Iraqi delegation immediately said that they would leave the contact mode to the Sohu community and would like to communicate with the vast number of Chinese netizens through this platform, and they would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Chinese people for their enthusiasm.

Speaking of Beijing, an Iraqi coach said that no country has ever felt so good like China.

The meeting ended after 3 hours, but the enthusiasm of the netizens was not extinguished. Everyone waved goodbye to the Iraqi guests and shared their feelings.

Although the war is still burning in Iraq, the desire for peace will keep beating and let the Iraqi athletes feel more peace. This is a long absence of peace and a common expectation in our hearts.