The 9th Asian Winter Games(Harbin 2025), held in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, from February 7 to February 14, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the promotion of winter sports across Asia.
- Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and supported by the International Skating Union (ISU), the event brought together athletes from 34 countries.
- Asian Winter Games 2025 featured 64 events across 11 winter sports disciplines.
Note: 9th Asian Winter Games mascots are “Binbin” and “Nini,” tigers and the motto is “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia”.
China’s Dominance:
China topped the medal tally with 32 Gold, 27 Silver, and 26 Bronze medals, total 85 medals.
- Republic of Korea secured the second position with 16 Gold, 15 Silver, and 14 Bronze medals, total 45 medals.
- Japan followed closely with 10 Gold, 12 Silver, and 15 Bronze medals, total 37 medals, excelling in short-track speed skating and skiing.
India’s Performance:
India had sent their largest contingent of 59 athletes to the Asian Winter Games 2025.
i.India ended its campaign without any medals but showcased potential through its athletes.
ii.Tara Prasad, India’s skater, delivered a personal best performance, finishing 8th in the women’s skating event.
New Entrants:
Saudi Arabia participated in alpine skiing & snowboarding and Cambodia participated in cross-country skiing, marking their first appearance in the Asian Winter Games.
Top 5 Medal Tally :
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 32 | 27 | 26 | 85 |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | 16 | 15 | 14 | 45 |
| 3 | Japan | 10 | 12 | 15 | 37 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20 |
| 5 | Philippines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Note: Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines all won Asian Winter Games medals for the first time.
Next Host:
Saudi Arabia officially received the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), as the host of the 10th Asian Winter Games(NEOM) in 2029, becoming the first country in West Asia to host the continental sporting event.
About People’s Republic of China
President – Xi Jinping
Capital – Beijing
Currency – Chinese Renminbi or Yuan(CNY)
