Asian Winter Games 2025
Introduction about Asian Winter Games 2025
The Asian Winter Games 2025, officially known as the 9th Asian Winter Games, are scheduled to take place from February 7 to 14, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.This marks the second time Harbin will host the event, having previously hosted in 1996, and the third time China has hosted the Asian Winter Games. The event is expected to bring together top athletes from across Asia to compete in various winter sports disciplines, making it one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year.
Emblem and Mascots of Asian Winter Games 2025
The official emblem, titled “Breakthrough,” integrates the image of a short track speed skater, a lilac (Harbin’s city flower), and swirling ribbons, symbolizing the city’s passion for winter sports and its cultural heritage. The mascots, “Binbin” and “Nini,” are a pair of Siberian tigers representing ice and snow events, respectively. Their names together convey a welcoming message: “You are welcome to Harbin.
Motto of Asian Winter Games 2025
The official motto for the Games is “Dream of Winter, Love Among Asia,” reflecting unity and shared aspirations among Asian nations.
Venue
OCA confirmed venues of Asian Winter Games 2025.
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Venue |
Sports |
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Harbin Ice Hockey Arena |
Ice hockey (men’s) |
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Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Center |
Opening and closing ceremonies |
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Harbin Pingfang District Curling Arena |
Curling |
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Harbin Sport University Student Skating Rink |
Ice hockey (women’s) |
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Heilongjiang Ice Events Training Centre Multifunctional Hall |
Figure skating and Short track speed skating |
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Heilongjiang Ice Events Training Centre Speed Skating Rink |
Speed skating |
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Yabuli Ski Resort |
Alpine skiing, Biathlon, Cross-country skiing, Freestyle skiing, Ski mountaineering and Snowboarding |
Sports Categories
The Games will feature 64 events across 11 disciplines (But Now it 10 Disciplines) in 6 sports:
- Alpine skiing (2)
- Biathlon (4)
- Cross-country skiing (6)
- Curling (3)
- Figure skating (4)
- Freestyle skiing (11)
- Ice hockey (2)
- Short-track speed skating (9)
- Ski mountaineering (3)
- Snowboarding (6)
- Speed skating (14)
Participating Nations
A total of 34 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are expected to participate, with approximately 1,275 athletes competing. Countries such as Hong Kong, the Philippines, India, and Singapore have confirmed their participation, with some making their debut in specific events like curling and alpine skiing.
- Afghanistan
- Bahrain
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- China (hosts)
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Chinese Taipei
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam