Intro:

Beijing 2022 Olympics ambassador Yao Ming -- who used to play for the Houston Rockets in the NBA -- as well as International Olympic Committee member Yang Yang and Beijing 2022 ambassador Li Nina -- who won two Grand Slams before retiring from tennis last year -- discuss the Chinese capital's bid to host the Winter Olympic Games after Friday's vote.

Script:

Wide of former NBA basketball player Yao Ming introducing IOC member Yang Yang and Beijing 2022 ambassador Li Nina,
UPSOUND (English) Yao Ming:

"Olympians and paralympians are role models in China. There is a passion for sports among millions of young people. To tell you more I'd like to share the podium with my fellow Olympians from snow and ice. Ladies please join me."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Yang Yang, IOC member:

"Thank you Yao Ming. It is always a pleasure to stand next to you. Yes I am standing!" (laughter)

SOUNDBITE: (English) Yang Yang, IOC Member and Li Nina, Beijing 2022 ambassador:

Li: "The Games come at a magic time in China, Chinese New Year. This is a celebration shared around the world. It is most special in our home country. Red lanterns line our streets and decorate our doors."

Yang: "And traditional paper cut-outs colour our windows and welcome in visitors, families, friends and their international guests."