🏂 Get ready for some icy excitement! As we countdown 100 days to the 2025 Asian Winter Games, Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is buzzing with anticipation. On Tuesday, the organizing committee spilled the tea on all the thrilling preparations happening behind the scenes.
Mark your calendars: from February 7 to 14, 2025, over 1,500 athletes from 34 countries and regions will compete in 64 epic events across 11 disciplines in six sports. That's a whole lot of action on the ice and snow! ❄️⛸️
China is bringing the heat—or should we say the chill—with over 170 athletes ready to conquer all 64 events! 🥇 Zhou Jinqiang, vice president of the organizing committee, shared that all 13 venues are good to go. Ice competitions will take over five venues in Harbin, while the snow events will make a splash in eight venues in Yabuli. ⛷️🏒
What's even cooler? Vice Governor Han Shengjian revealed that all the venues are embracing eco-friendly and low-carbon technologies. So it's not just about winning medals, but also about championing sustainability! 🌿♻️
Athletes from Japan and South Korea are also jumping into all 64 events, setting the stage for some friendly rivalry. 🤝 And for the first time ever, Cambodia and Saudi Arabia are joining the winter fun! Welcome to the snow party, guys! ☃️🎉
The 2025 Asian Winter Games are shaping up to be a legendary event, blending fierce competition with cultural exchange. We can't wait to see these athletes carve their names into history! 🏆🌟
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China to send over 170 athletes to 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin
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