On 21 June, the awards ceremony of the 2025 youth Olympic writing and art competition was held at the Beijing Olympic Museum. A total of 38 shortlists (including 19 essays and 19 paintings) were on display. Gao Yunchao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Beijing Olympic City Development Association (BODA) and Deputy Director-General of the Beijing Olympic City Development Centre, Qian Jinjun, Level I Division Rank Official of the Sports, Health and Art Education Department of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, and Liu Ying, Director of the Project Department of the Beijing Olympic City Development Centre, attended the event. They were joined by Yu Haiyan, Deputy Director of the Youth Sports Department of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, Tian Baoyuan, Deputy Director of the Beijing Olympic Museum, Li Danyang, Deputy Director of the General Office of the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports (Beijing Institute for International Olympic Studies), Li Jing, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairperson of the Trade Union of the National Stadium, Dong Chenming, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and Chairperson of the Trade Union of the National Speed Skating Oval, Cui Daiyuan, a well-known scholar and writer and Beijing’s reading promoter, as well as representatives of award-winning students and teachers.

(A group photo taken at the shortlist exhibition)

The awards ceremony kicked off with the “Let’s Move” promotional video for the 39th Olympic Day of the Chinese Olympic Committee. It was followed by a short video reviewing the memorable moments of the previous study tours.

Gao Yunchao said in his speech that the juvenile shortlists filled with power are a vivid manifestation of the Olympic spirit by the youngsters who have got firsthand experiences with the Olympic venues. These works not only showcase the vitality and charm of sports but also convey the core values of pursuit of excellence, respect and friendship. Gao encouraged the youngsters to continue their involvement in Olympic cultural events and actively carry forward the Olympic spirit.

(Gao Yunchao delivers a speech)

Then, the winners were presented with awards by VIPs.

(Gao Yunchao presents the Best Organization Award)

(Liu Ying and Qian Jinjun present certificates to the first prize winners)

(Yu Haiyan and Tian Baoyuan present certificates to the second prize winners)

(Li Danyang and Cui Daiyuan present certificates to the third prize winners)

(Li Jing and Dong Chenming present certificates to the Merit Award winners)

A winner representative said that the event is more than a writing and art competition but a vivid life class, and the Olympic motto of “Higher, Faster, Stronger – Together” is no longer simply a slogan but translates into impactful colours and words and is engraved on their hearts.

(A young winner speaks)

(An award-winning school representative speaks)

Afterwards, children from Angels Choir sang the classic song “Welcome to Beijing”, a theme song for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Their pure and beautiful singing provided a grand finale to the ceremony.

（Children’s chorus）

This event is co-hosted by BODA and the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and organised by the Beijing Olympic City Development Center, with the support of the Beijing Olympic Museum. It presents the important achievements of the 2025 Youth Olympic Education Study Programme and is designed to spread the Olympic spirit through art forms such as writing and painting, inspire the youth’s passion for sports and art and promote their well-rounded development. Since the 2025 Youth Olympic Education Study Programme was launched in May, a total of 12 sessions have been carried out, welcoming the participation of more than 2,200 teachers and students from 24 schools in Beijing and Zhangjiakou. By making the most of the Beijing Olympic Museum, the National Stadium, the National Speed Skating Oval and other Olympic venues, the study programme innovatively integrates physical education and aesthetic education, invites gold medallists to give instructions, and offers immersive venue experiences to students. By integrating the Olympic spirit and quality education, this enables the youths to resonate with the sporting spirit, improve their physical wellness and innovative thinking and increase their passion for sports and art.