Olympic-Games events to be delayed if pollution rises
According to the latest research, Beijing’s air quality has been improved a lot. However, IOC and some athletes still show their concerns at it. Last Monday, Jacques Rogge, the president of IOC, said that certain outdoor events lasting more than one hour could be postponed during the Olympic Games if pollution levels exceed certain thresholds. With a view to athletes’ health, they would like to delay the competition for a couple of hours until the pollution reaches an acceptable level.
It’s quite considerate for them to make this decision. But I don’t think that will happen in August. In order to achieve the goal of “Green Olympics”, the government has taken many kinds of measures, such as planting more trees，restricting cars. Apparently, we have harvested some effect. With great conviction, I believe the sky will be bluer and bluer and air will be fresher and fresher.