Beijing's Olympic venues thrive year-round after bustling winter season

BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- With daily temperatures hitting 20 degrees Celsius, Beijing is now welcoming spring after a packed season of winter sport events. But that doesn't mean the city's Winter Olympic venues will lie idle.

China's National Speed Skating Championships took place from Thursday to Sunday at the National Speed Skating Oval, dubbed the 'Ice Ribbon', with the participation of more than 80 elite