🏒 Yu Baiwei, captain of the Chinese women's ice hockey national team, is all set to lead her squad at the upcoming 2025 Asian Winter Games in her hometown of Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CGTN Sports Scene's Shen Xiang, Yu shared her excitement and goals for the continental showdown.
\\"I think for me, personally, and for my team, we just hope to be in a better competitive state and show our skills at the Asian Winter Games,\\" Yu said with a determined smile. \\"I also hope that we can make a breakthrough at this edition, among all the competitions we've participated in before.\\"
Being a native of Harbin, Yu feels the honor and pressure of playing on home ice. \\"It's an honor to be here at home,\\" she added. \\"As the host nation, there will be a lot of fans and family members watching us. There may be some pressure, but I think this gives us greater motivation.\\"
Yu reminisced about her beginnings in Harbin, where her dreams took flight. \\"Harbin is the place where our dreams began,\\" she reflected. \\"Many players on the team have been training here since we were young. Now we're back to play in the Asian Winter Games. It's like giving a satisfactory answer to the people of my hometown and everyone who supports us. I hope we can perform better in these games.\\"
The 2025 Asian Winter Games will officially open on February 7 and conclude on February 14. With Yu Baiwei leading the charge, fans are eagerly anticipating a stellar performance from the Chinese women's ice hockey team. 🔥🏆
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China women's ice hockey captain Yu Baiwei set for Asian Winter Games
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