Young speed skaters participate in a speed skating competition in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Dec 11. [Photo/CFP]

Children take to the ice in Hohhot, Dec 11. Ice and snow sports are popular in Hohhot. In recent years, athletes from the city have performed strongly in winter events at home and abroad, inspiring locals to get involved in ice and snow sports. [Photo/CFP]

Young speed skaters photographed during a competition, Dec 11. [Photo/CFP]

Young ice hockey players compete in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, on Dec 11. [Photo/CFP]

Young ice hockey players pose for a photo with Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Dec 11. [Photo/CFP]