China closed the steel mill in conjunction with the 2008 Summer Olympics, seeking to clean up its image, as well as its air. It's being noticed during the 2022 WinterOlympics.
It has athletes drooling over the possibility of other permanent venues cropping up elsewhere, but it's not clear that's going to happen. China invested aggressively in its push to get citizens involved in winter sports, which is what made Big Air Shougang possible.
Such a venue might not get enough use to justify in another city, though. The Shougang jump was laid out so the seats can also be used for concerts and shows in summer, but the ramp itself has limited utility. After all, there are only so many skiers and snowboarders who can handle being thrust 20-plus feet in the air.
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