Hey everyone! Are you excited about the Asian Winter Games? ❄️⛷️ The big event is just around the corner, and the torch relay just wrapped up in Harbin, the host city!
On Monday, 120 torchbearers, ranging from 16 to 83 years old, carried the flame through Harbin’s famous landmarks. Leading the way was Shen Xue, a gold medalist in pairs figure skating from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. She was followed by other amazing athletes like Luo Zhihuan, China’s first speed skating world champion, and Sui Wenjing, who won gold in pairs figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics! 🏅
But that’s not all! The excitement kicked into high gear as the first sporting event, ice hockey, started on the same day. Plus, athletes from the host nation are gearing up to compete in the mixed doubles curling event starting Tuesday. 🥌
The Opening Ceremony is coming up this Friday, February 7, and the games will run until February 14. Guess what? Over 1,270 athletes from 34 nations and regions are participating, making this the largest Asian Winter Games ever! 🌍🏂
Get ready to cheer on your favorite athletes and enjoy the thrilling winter sports action! Who’s your favorite winter sports star? Let us know! 😊
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Torch relay for ninth edition of Asian Winter Games wraps up in Harbin
cgtn.com
