Harbin Asian Winter Games to promote growth of winter sports in Asia, says IOC member

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-02-03
HARBIN, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- As the torch relay of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin started on Monday, torchbearer Yu Zaiqing, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, noted that the Games will promote the growth of the winter sports population in Asia. "Torch relay carries forward the Olympic spirit, leading more people to have a deeper understanding of sports," Yu said. "This is the second time for Harbin to host the Asian Winter G......
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