Hey there, winter sports fans! ❄️⛷️ Do you love skiing, skating, or snowboarding? Well, get ready for an exciting event coming up soon! The 9th Asian Winter Games are heading to Harbin, a city in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, from February 7 to 14.
We spoke with Sarah Lewis, the former Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS), and she shared why these games are so special. “The Asian Winter Games are a fantastic showcase of winter sports talents from all across Asia,” she said. “They feature a mix of countries like China, Japan, and Korea, and also some new countries getting into winter sports from Central and South Asia.”
The Asian Winter Games are a big deal because they help athletes get better and gain experience. It’s like a giant friendly competition where everyone can learn and grow!
Did you know that before hosting the Winter Olympics in 2022, China had a super ambitious goal? They wanted to get 300 million people involved in winter sports! And guess what? They didn’t just meet that goal—they beat it! Over 346 million people in China tried winter sports between 2015 and 2022.
“That was one of the amazing positives from hosting the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing,” Sarah Lewis said. “Everyone in China worked together to make it happen, and their efforts in winter sports have been remarkable.”
So, if you’ve ever thought about trying a winter sport, now is a great time! Maybe watching the Asian Winter Games will inspire you to hit the slopes or the ice rink. Who knows, you could be the next winter sports star! 🌟
Let’s cheer on all the athletes this coming February and enjoy the cool excitement of the Asian Winter Games!
Reference(s):
Talk Sports: Former FIS chief on significance of Asian Winter Games
cgtn.com
