Chinese athletes wrapped up their journey at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday, securing two bronze medals and one silver across curling and ice hockey events. The host nation ended the games with 27 silvers and 25 bronzes, showcasing fierce competition among participating countries and regions.
In a thrilling men’s curling third-place match, the Chinese mainland team defeated China’s Hong Kong 10-3. The Philippines stunned South Korea 5-3 in the final to claim its first-ever Asian Winter Games gold. Meanwhile, China narrowly missed gold in women’s curling, falling 7-2 to South Korea, which secured its 16th title at the event.
Kazakhstan dominated Japan 5-0 in men’s ice hockey, avenging earlier losses, while South Korea edged China 5-2 for bronze. Japan’s women’s ice hockey team overpowered China 8-1 in their final match, with Kazakhstan taking silver after a 3-0 victory over South Korea.
The games highlighted rising talent across Asia’s winter sports scene, with athletes from 22 countries and regions competing in subzero Harbin temperatures. The event also underscored growing interest in ice sports ahead of major international competitions.
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Chinese athletes finish final day at Asian Winter Games with 3 medals
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