Ninth Asian Winter Games kick off in China

Asian Winter Games
Games South Korea's Kim Kyeong-ae (L) and Seong Ji-hoon are in action during the mixed doubles curling final against Japan at the Asian Winter Games at the Harbin Pingfang Curling Arena on Feb. 8, 2025.
Xi opens 2025 Asian Winter Games
Under the motto 'Dream of Winter, Love among Asia' and through a festive opening ceremony supported by the spectacle and culture of ice, Chinese
Asian Winter Games: Li makes most of Eileen Gu absence to claim China’s first gold
A late replacement for injured double Olympic gold medallist, Li Fanghui claims title of her own in hometown Games.
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 attends opening ceremony of Asian Winter Games in China
President Asif Ali Zardari attended the grand opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of states from Asia. The ceremony drew high-profile attendees, including the Sultan of Brunei, the President of Kyrgyzstan, and the Prime Minister of Thailand.
Harbin Asian Winter Games ignites dream, love across Asia
As the 9th Asian Winter Games began their first official day of competition, anticipation soared for the event to foster unity, drive shared prosperity, and deepen friendships across Asia and beyond.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Asian Winter Games
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
Kuwait set to make mark as the Asian Winter Games opens
Flag bearers Mohammed Al Duaij and Fatema Abdulateef of Kuwait lead their contingent during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
Highlights of opening ceremony of 9th Asian Winter Games
The lit cauldron of the 9th Asian Winter Games is pictured at the Harbin Ice and Snow World Park during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)
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".
IOC President Highlights Olympic Legacy at Asian Winter Games
Games are officially open. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), attended the welcoming banquet and participated in a special recognition ceremony. During the event, he met with China Media Group and formally handed over the broadcast rights for Milan 2026—the next Winter Olympics.
Asian Winter Games: Li’s golden start, Gao’s speedy record cap China’s perfect day
A late replacement for the injured Eileen Gu, Li Fanghui claims title of her own as China end day just ahead of South Korea in medal race.
China tops medal tally at Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, breaking Asian records
Team China secured eight gold, eight silver and four bronze medals on the first gold medal day of the 9th Asian Winter Games ...
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(LEAD) S. Korea grabs silver in mixed doubles curling at Winter Asiad
South Korea claimed silver in the mixed doubles curling event at the Asian Winter Games on Saturday after narrowly losing to ...
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IOC President Thomas Bach in China for Asian Winter Games − meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Harbin
IOC President Thomas Bach was in Harbin in northern China for the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Winter Games on Friday. He ...
Asia's unity, progress, passion seen at big party of 'Erbin' Asian Winter Games: Global Times editorial
The opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games was grandly held on Friday night in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang ...