(CGTN)-China said on Monday it will not sell tickets to the public for the Winter Olympics in Beijing and only invitees can view the event, citing complicated COVID-19 situation.

«Given the current grave and complicated situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, it was decided that tickets should not be sold anymore but be part of an adapted program that will invite groups of spectators to be present on site during the Games,» read a statement by the organizers.

Source: CGTN, 17/01/2022