A selection of photos from Beijing after the Chinese capital was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Participants dance at a gathering to watch the announcement of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Mark Schiefelbein / AP Photo -
Fireworks explode behind a skiing sculpture to celebrate Beijing being chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympic. Jason Lee / Reuters -
A young boy in a dragon costume parades among volunteers in Beijing after the announcement that Beijing had been named to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Fred Dufour / AFP -
Members of the delegation from Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics candidate city react after the city was elected to host the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Vincent Thian / AP Photo -
People cheer as they watch on a screen the IOC announcing Beijing as the winner city for the 2022 Winter Olympics bid. Stringer / Reuters -
People celebrate after Beijing was chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Damir Sagolj / Reuters -
A message of congratulation is projected onto the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium as people gather after Beijing was chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Damir Sagolj / Reuters -
People gather to celebrate as Beijing is announced as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. AFP -
Policewomen wave a Chinese national flag to celebrate as Beijing is announced as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Ng Han Guan / AP Photo -
People celebrate after Beijing was chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Damir Sagolj / Reuters
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