9th Asian Winter Games to begin in China today

The ninth Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025 will kick off at Harbin in China this evening. The Games will continue until the 14th of this month. Deputy Secretary-General of the organizing committee of the Games and the chief spokesperson, said yesterday that this year’s Games will see the largest representation of Asian countries and regions in history and representatives from 34 countries and regions across Asia will parade during the opening ceremony. He said all preparations for the opening ceremony have been completed. He informed in a press conference that the total planned duration of the opening ceremony is about 80



minutes.

In a landmark move to foster winter sports in India, the Government has approved the participation of the Indian contingent in the Asian Winter Games. The Government has given clearance for participation of the 88-member Indian contingent which includes 59 athletes and 29 team officials. For the first time, full financial support is being extended under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme to athletes competing in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track).