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Kirsty Coventry, Member of the International Olympic Committee and Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Zimbabwe, wrote a message to commemorate the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games
For the first time, China has issued a friendly commemorative cover for the Winter Olympics specifically for African sports people
In line with
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
This international event, February 5, 2022, is titled "Member of the International Olympic Committee, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Kirsty Coventry
A friendly commemorative envelope inscribed with a message for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games was released in Beijing. This is also the first time that China has issued a commemorative cover for African athletes.
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- Chinese name
- Kirsty Coventry, Member of the International Olympic Committee and Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Zimbabwe, wrote a message to commemorate the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games
- Limited release
- 1000 pieces [2]
- class
- Souvenir envelope [2]
- Issue time
- February 2022
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On the left side of the souvenir cover is Coventry's own head, with the Great Wall of China in the background.
In the middle of the souvenir cover is a message inscribed by Coventry: "After the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing has a special place in my heart, and I will always remember the love I felt from the audience. I am very happy to visit Beijing again for the 2022 Winter Olympics. I truly look forward to our relationship continuing as both of us strive for sporting success."
On the top right of the souvenir cover is a speed skating commemorative stamp for the Beijing Winter Olympics and the title "Member of the International Olympic Committee, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Kirsty Coventry
A commemorative stamp inscribed with "2022.2.4 Beijing, China" represents the opening time and place of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
In the middle of the commemorative stamp is a huge "Fu" character, representing that the holding of the Winter Olympics coincides with the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and means that the great prosperity of the motherland, the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the continuous development of the Olympic cause, and the friendship between China and Zimbabwe will last forever.
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Ma Xiaoling
: One of the designers of the souvenir cover and stamp, former Secretary General of the Philatelic Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Coventry
He is one of the few Africans to participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics. One of the most prominent African swimmers in the world, he is also a member of the International Olympic Committee and Minister of Youth and Sports of Zimbabwe.
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It is reported that the commemorative cover is limited to 1,000 pieces, in memory of Coventry for the Beijing Winter Olympics inscription message and full participation in this international sporting event.
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