Excitement is building up as China announces its flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province! 🇨🇳❄️
Representing the nation with pride, speed skater Ning Zhongyan and freestyle skier Liu Mengting have been chosen to lead the Chinese delegation. 🏂⛸️
Ning Zhongyan has been making waves in the speed skating world. He made history by becoming the first Chinese speed skater to win the men's 1,500-meter gold at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, back in December 2019. Not stopping there, Ning also clinched the men's 1,000-meter title at the ISU World Cup in Calgary, Canada, two years later, setting new records along the way! 🥇✨
On the freestyle skiing front, Liu Mengting has been soaring high. She grabbed her first podium finish with a silver in the women's big air at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Tignes, France, in March 2024. Just a few months later, Liu secured the gold medal in Klagenfurt, Austria, showcasing her incredible talent and determination. 🏅🌟
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, promising a spectacular start to the games. Stay tuned and cheer on these amazing athletes as they represent China on the international stage! 🎉🌏
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Flagbearers announced for China at Asian Winter Games opening ceremony
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