Swiss stars expecting 'awesome' Games

Two of Switzerland's top snowboarders have spoken of their excitement about competing at Beijing 2022 as well as backing China's organization and COVID-19 safety measures during the Games.

Speaking at last week's Laax Open in the Swiss Alps, Jonas Boesiger, 26, told Xinhua: "I'm expecting a nice course and a nice, bigger, good competition, and just an overall awesome experience at what will be my second Olympics."

Commenting on the COVID-19 policies in Beijing, Boesiger, who competed at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, said: "For sure it's going to be a little bit inconvenient, but I think it's necessary to keep the Games safe. As an athlete, I feel safe with all the precautions and the measures. It should be a pretty safe event.