Ninth Asian Winter Games kick off in China

Highlights of opening ceremony of 9th Asian Winter Games
The lit cauldron of the 9th Asian Winter Games is pictured at the Harbin Ice and Snow World Park during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)
Beloved in Harbin: Artistry meets athletic spirit at 2025 Asian Winter Games
As the Asian Winter Games 2025 approaches, elements of the event have been on full display all around the host city Harbin,. Walking down the streets of Harbin, exquisite ice sculptures line both sides,
Asian Winter Games kick off in Harbin with 34 countries set to compete.
Asian Winter Games began with an opening ceremony in Harbin, China, featuring 34 participating countries across 11 sports.
Iran attends 2025 Asian Winter Games opening ceremony
Iranian athelets took part at the opening ceremony of 2025 Asian Winter Games which officially kicked off on Friday at Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Center in Harbin, China.
Athletes' Village for Asian Winter Games opens
The newly renovated Huaqi Hotel opened its doors this Monday to welcome over 900 athletes and officials for the 9th Harbin Asian Winter Games 2025,
Asian Winter Games: 34 nations’ athletes arrive in China, as Harbin hits -24 degrees Celsius
China’s naturalised South Korean-born speed skater Lin Xiaojun among those taking part, along with Saudi skiers and Cambodian snowboarders.
President Xi hosts welcome banquet for Asian Winter Games opening ceremony guests
China's ice-and-snow fervour, ignited by major sports events, has injected fresh vitality into global winter sports.
The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin to Open with Creative Ceremony
At 20:00 on February 7, 2025, the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) will open with a creative ceremony as reported in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, reputed as the country's "Ice Capital".
IOC President Highlights Olympic Legacy at Asian Winter Games
Games are officially open. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), attended the welcoming banquet and participated in a special recognition ceremony. During the event, he met with China Media Group and formally handed over the broadcast rights for Milan 2026—the next Winter Olympics.
(LEAD) 9th Asian Winter Games kick off in China
The ninth Asian Winter Games opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin on Friday with a celebration of athletes from across the continent. Hosting the Winter Asiad for the second time under the motto,
Xi attends opening of Asian Winter Games in China's icy Harbin
China kicked off the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday with a flashy opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries in sub-zero conditions. The Asian Winter Games are being held for the first time since 2017.
Ice, snow fervor invigorates host city of Asian Winter Games
Inside a sprawling souvenir shop in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, the tiger mascots of the upcoming Asian Winter ...
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Getting ready for the Asian Winter Games: What are Team Korea’s medal chances?
Team Korea will be targeting medals at the Asian Winter Games across several sports, with strong contenders in skating, curling and ice hockey in Harbin, China.
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Iran attends in 2025 Asian Winter Games opening ceremony
Asian Winter Games officially kicked off on Friday with its opening ceremony at Harbin International Convention Exhibition ...
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China Focus: Ice, snow fervor invigorates host city of Asian Winter Games
HARBIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Inside a sprawling souvenir shop in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, the tiger mascots of the upcoming Asian Winter Games -- "Binbin" and "Nini" -- are demonstrating ...