Ninth Asian Winter Games kick off in China

(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,
Li Fanghui wins China's first gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games (updated)
HARBIN, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Li Fanghui secured the host nation's first gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, triumphing in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the Yabuli Ski Resort on Saturday.
China one step away from first short track gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games
Chinese skaters qualified for the short track speed skating mixed 2,000m relay final with ease at the ninth Asian Winter Games held on Friday, setting their sights on a gold medal to be decided on Saturday morning.
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.
China's Harbin ramps up security ahead of Asian Winter Games
HARBIN, China -- The 2025 Asian Winter Games will hold its opening ceremony here Friday in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang under tightened security after a wave of violent crimes that shook the country.
Asian Winter Games: China speed skating slip lets South Korea take first gold in Harbin
South Korea had been expected to dominate the short-track speed skating at this year’s Asian Winter Games and they got off to a strong start on Saturday, winning the first three gold medals up for grabs.
Li Fanghui wins China's first gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games in women's freeski halfpipe
HARBIN - China's Li Fanghui secured the host nation's first gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, triumphing in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the Yabuli Ski Resort on Saturday.
Li Fanghui wins China's first gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games
HARBIN, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Li Fanghui secured the host nation's first gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, triumphing in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the Yabuli Ski Resort on Saturday.
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.
President Zardari arrives in China for Asian Winter Games opening
President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Harbin, China, to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games.He was warmly received by Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with other world leaders present for the event.
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".
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President Zardari leaves for home after visiting China
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Lee Seung-hun soars to Korea's first freeski gold in Harbin
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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 ...
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Harbin heroes among torchbearers for Games
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Olympic medalist speed skater Cha Min-kyu withdraws from 500m in Harbin due to skate issues
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Assembly speaker embarks on 5-day official visit to China
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik embarked on a five-day trip to China on Wednesday to meet with Chinese officials and attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, his office ...