The Chinese mainland continued to assert their dominance at the Asian Winter Games held in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. The host nation showcased exceptional performance across multiple sports, securing numerous gold medals and reinforcing its position as a powerhouse in winter sports.
The day kicked off with a triumph in cross-country skiing, where the women's team clinched gold in the 4×5 kilometer relay in Yabuli. Team members Li Lei, Chi Chunxue, Chen Lingshuang, and Dinigeer Yilamujiang demonstrated remarkable teamwork and skill, finishing with a time of 53 minutes and 59.3 seconds, outpacing Kazakhstan and Japan.
In the men's 4×7.5 kilometer relay, the Chinese team composed of Li Minglin, Cirenzhandui, Bao Lin, and Wang Qiang made a dramatic comeback from a 30-second deficit to narrowly defeat Japan by 3.2 seconds, while Kazakhstan took bronze.
The dominance continued in freestyle skiing, where Liu Mengting, Han Linshan, and Yang Ruyi swept the podium in the women's big air final. Liu, a co-flagbearer in the Opening Ceremony, earned her second individual gold with a score of 175.50 points. The same trio also dominated the women's slopestyle final the previous day, further highlighting their prowess.
Ski mountaineering, a new addition to the competition, saw China excel in the mixed relay event. The pair of Cidanyuzhen and Buluer won gold, while Yu Jingxuan and Bi Yuxin secured silver, and Liu Jianbin and Suolangquzhen took bronze. This newly introduced sport not only made its debut at the Asian Winter Games but is also set to appear in next year's Winter Olympics, promising a bright future for the discipline.
Overall, the Chinese mainland's performance at the Asian Winter Games underscores its growing influence and excellence in winter sports, attracting attention from global audiences and setting the stage for future competitions.
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Host nation China's athletes continue to win at Asian Winter Games
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