Fok Celebrates China's Record-Breaking Asian Winter Games Success 🎉❄️
The 9th Asian Winter Games are coming to a close in just two days, and the excitement is palpable! Timothy Fok Tsun-Ting, a prominent figure in the Olympic community and the First Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Greg Laffradi at CGTN Sports Scene's special studio in Harbin.
Fok couldn't contain his enthusiasm about this year's event, highlighting the record-breaking participation of 34 nations and regions 🌍🏂. \"It's been an incredible journey,\" he shared, praising China's outstanding achievements in snow and ice sports. His optimism doesn't stop here – Fok expressed his hopes that Harbin 2025 will inspire even more people to dive into cold weather pastimes ❄️⛷️.
Looking ahead, the next edition of the Asian Winter Games is set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2029. Fok emphasized the exciting potential for developing snow and ice sports in West Asia, marking a new chapter for the region's sporting culture.
As the President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of the Hong Kong SAR, Fok also celebrated the Hong Kong ice hockey team's impressive top-eight finish in Harbin 🏒🥉, adding another feather to their cap!
On a personal note, Fok's 79th birthday coincided with the final day of the Games. He shared his heartfelt birthday wish for the ongoing success of Harbin 2025, hoping the event will leave a lasting legacy that encourages future generations to embrace the thrill of cold weather sports 🎂❄️.
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Exclusive: Fok celebrates China's success hosting Asian Winter Games
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