Chinese figure skater Jin Boyang will miss the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, due to a back injury that has sidelined him from competition. The 27-year-old Olympian opened up about his decision in an interview with CGTN Sports Scene, expressing confidence in his teammates while preparing for a comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
\"Years of training and competing have taken a toll,\" Jin said, emphasizing the physical and mental adjustments required to prolong his career. Despite his absence, he voiced strong support for Chinese athletes competing in the ice dance, pairs, and men\u2019s short programs this week, urging them to \"show their best form.\"
Jin, who narrowly missed a podium finish at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, remains focused on clinching a medal in Milan and Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo. His resilience highlights the challenges elite athletes face \u2013 and the grit needed to stay in the game.
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Figure skater Jin Boyang talks skipping Asian Winter Games with injury
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