News & Insights Across Asia
China’s Li Chunjian and Shi Yaolong finished sixth in the two-man bobsleigh at the IBSF World Cup in Sigulda, Latvia, marking a strong performance among 19 competing pairs.
The 2024-25 ISU Short Track World Tour in Beijing drew enthusiastic fans, boosting the commercial impact of ice sports through high merchandise sales and highlighting the growing popularity of winter sports.
China’s Sun Long clinched gold in the men’s 500m at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour, leading a strong performance by Chinese skaters.
Gu Ailing clinched her 16th World Cup win at the FIS Freeski Halfpipe in Chongli, tying the all-time record and leading a strong performance by Chinese athletes in the event.
Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming is set to push his limits at the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup in Beijing’s Shougang Park, aiming to showcase new, high-difficulty moves in front of home fans.
Zhao Dan made history by winning China’s first women’s skeleton gold at the IBSF World Cup in Yanqing, marking a significant milestone in China’s winter sports achievements.
Harbin, known as China’s Ice City, will host the 9th Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14, bringing the event back since 1996. The 100-day countdown unveiled the torch, medals, and anthem.
Stainless steel sculptures of winter sports athletes have been unveiled in Harbin, northeast China, marking the countdown to the 2025 Asian Winter Games and adding excitement to the city streets.
The Chefs de Mission Seminar for the ninth Asian Winter Games has begun in Harbin, China, as 32 National Olympic Committees discuss preparations for the 2025 event.
Harbin is set to host the ninth Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14, 2025, with a record 34 National Olympic Committees registered. The event will feature six sports, 11 disciplines, and 64 events.
The world’s largest indoor ski resort is set to open in the Chinese mainland this September, offering year-round snow sports and attractions for all ages. Join reporter Zhang Zhenni as she explores this winter wonderland.
Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, the ‘Ice Ribbon’, hosts the China National Speed Skating Championships, keeping the Winter Olympic spirit alive with over 80 elite athletes participating.
China’s speed skating team dominated the 2024 World Championships, winning four gold medals and topping the medal table, outperforming nations like the Netherlands, the ROK, and Canada.
China’s sports industry continues to fuel economic and social development, says Gao Zhidan, director of the General Administration of Sport of China, highlighting significant growth over the past decade.
Climate change is threatening the future of winter sports in Europe, as warming temperatures melt ski slopes and shorten seasons, challenging athletes like Pietro and businesses like Hautacam resort.
Spectacular fireworks lit up the sky over Hulun Buir as China’s 14th National Winter Games opened, featuring over 3,000 athletes from across the country competing in various winter sports until February 27.
Chengdu witnesses a surge in ice and snow sports, boosting tourism and consumption as the winter economy thrives even in China’s warmer southern regions.
During the Spring Festival, young travelers are embracing ice and snow tourism, bringing a surge to winter destinations. Explore how youth are shaping travel trends through their passion for winter sports.
Discover the wonders of Chongli’s Winter Olympic Park in north China’s Hebei Province. Explore the legacy of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and immerse yourself in a winter paradise that captivates visitors year-round.
Explore Chongli’s Winter Olympic Park in Hebei Province, a transformed winter wonderland that hosted events during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, now a vibrant destination for travelers worldwide.
