Hey there, winter sports fans! ❄️ Did you hear the exciting news from Harbin, a city in the Chinese mainland known for its chilly winters and ice festivals?
On Sunday and Monday, Harbin hosted a super cool speed skating test event to get ready for the ninth Asian Winter Games starting on February 7! 🏅 Athletes zoomed around the ice rink using official timing systems and gear, just like they will in the real competitions. How fast do you think they went? 🏃♂️💨
Guess what? A total of 63 top skaters from Heilongjiang Province took part in this event. They were super speedy! 🏆 The organizers also practiced things like broadcasting the event, holding award ceremonies, providing medical services, and even making sure the spectators had a great time. It’s like a big dress rehearsal! 🎭
And there’s more! The first foreign athlete arrived in China for the Games using his special registration card. His name is Amitesh Mishra from India, and he’s super excited. He said, “I am really looking forward to it. This is my second Asian Games. I think China generally does a great job hosting the event.” Welcome, Amitesh! 🇮🇳👋
Did you know? From January to March, athletes and their helpers can go in and out of China using their passports and Asian Winter Games registration cards. It’s like having a special VIP pass! 🎫✨
So, get ready to cheer for your favorite athletes and enjoy the icy excitement of the Asian Winter Games! Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be skating on that ice too! ⛸️🥇
Stay cool, and keep practicing your skating moves! ❄️💙
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Harbin holds speed skating test event for Asian Winter Games
cgtn.com
