About the Games

The Asian Winter Games represents a prestigious gathering of winter sports athletes from across the continent. As a quadrennial event under the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), it showcases the best of Asian winter sports talent and promotes cultural exchange through athletic competition.

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Events
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Sports

Venue Information

The Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Center serves as the main venue for the 2025 Asian Winter Games. This state-of-the-art facility exemplifies China’s commitment to winter sports excellence and provides world-class amenities for athletes and spectators alike.

Opening Ceremony

The games will be officially opened by President Xi Jinping on February 7, 2025, marking the beginning of this prestigious winter sports celebration.

Broadcast Information

Fans across Asia can follow the excitement through various broadcast channels:

Viewing in India

Indian viewers can access live streaming of select events through the Asian Games Hub website. Additional broadcast information and TV channel details will be announced closer to the event.

Historical Significance

The Asian Winter Games tradition began with a proposal from the Japanese Olympic Committee in 1982, aiming to create a winter counterpart to the Asian Games. Since then, it has grown into a vital platform for developing winter sports across Asia and fostering international cooperation through athletic competition.