Ninth Asian Winter Games kick off in China

Asian Winter Games kick off in Harbin with 34 countries set to compete.
Asian Winter Games began with an opening ceremony in Harbin, China, featuring 34 participating countries across 11 sports.
9th Asian Winter Games opens in Harbin
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday night during a festive ceremony highlighting the city's ice and snow culture. Over 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference,
Zardari attends Asian games in Harbin
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday attended the grand opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of states from Asia.
Xi attends opening of Asian Winter Games in China's icy Harbin
China kicked off the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday with a flashy opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries in sub-zero conditions.Digital snowflakes, virtual ski slopes and brightly lit dancers were part of the ceremony's programme in the 10,
The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin to Open with Creative Ceremony
At 20:00 on February 7, 2025, the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) will open with a creative ceremony as reported in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, reputed as the country's 'Ice Capital'.
China's Harbin ramps up security ahead of Asian Winter Games
HARBIN, China -- The 2025 Asian Winter Games will hold its opening ceremony here Friday in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang under tightened security after a wave of violent crimes that shook the country.
President attends opening of 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
President Asif Ali Zardari also attended the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games, 2025 in Harbin, China. Chinese President Xi Jing Ping welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari upon his arrival at the state banquet before the opening ceremony.
Harbin to host Asian Winter Games for second time after 29 years
With the opening ceremony of the ninth Asian Winter Games to be staged on Friday night, Harbin is embracing the event for a second time after having hosted the third edition of the Games 29 years ago.
Beloved in Harbin: Artistry meets athletic spirit at 2025 Asian Winter Games
As the Asian Winter Games 2025 approaches, elements of the event have been on full display all around the host city Harbin,. Walking down the streets of Harbin, exquisite ice sculptures line both sides,
(LEAD) 9th Asian Winter Games kick off in China
The ninth Asian Winter Games opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin on Friday with a celebration of athletes from across the continent. Hosting the Winter Asiad for the second time under the motto,
President Zardari arrives in China for Asian Winter Games opening
President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Harbin, China, to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games.He was warmly received by Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with other world leaders present for the event.
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Ice, snow, and a winter spectacle in Harbin
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Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world
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