Athletes and officials laud Chinese capital

William Dandjinou found the firm ice suits his tall build, Brendan Corey had fun painting Peking Opera masks and Kristen Santos-Griswold revisited her favorite Beijing park.

Everyone from across the sport's international community seems in high spirits as the short-track world championships make their impressive return to the Chinese capital, enjoying resounding acclaim from athletes and officials alike.

Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skating Union, said that, whenever the Chinese organizers decide to host an international skating event, they never disappoint.