Hey sports fans! 🏅 The ninth Asian Winter Games are heating up (even in the cold!) as the torch relay started on Monday in Harbin, a city in northeast China famous for its ice sculptures and chilly winters. ❄️🏰
A total of 120 torchbearers are carrying the bright flame through Harbin’s landmarks. Imagine people aged from 16 to 83 years old running with the torch! 🏃♀️🔥🏃♂️ Isn’t that cool?
The relay route is about 11 kilometers long and lasts for one day. Along the way, there are fun community performances and ceremonies to celebrate. 🎉 Music, dances, and more!
Li Na, who’s in charge of the torchbearers and volunteers, said they picked people from all kinds of places and groups to carry the torch. That means athletes, officials, local heroes, and even sponsors get a turn! It’s all about being inclusive and fair. 🤝❤️
But that’s not all! The games have already started with the first ice hockey matches. 🏒 And guess what? Athletes from China will start competing in mixed doubles curling on Tuesday. Curling is that sport where players slide stones on ice and sweep the path to help it along. Have you ever tried it? 🧹🥌
The Asian Winter Games are a big deal because they bring together athletes from all over Asia to compete in winter sports like skiing, skating, and snowboarding. It’s like the Winter Olympics but just for Asian countries! 🏂⛷️⛸️
So, stay tuned, and let’s cheer on the athletes as they go for the gold! 📣🥇
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Torch relay for ninth edition of Asian Winter Games begins in Harbin
cgtn.com
