Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Harbin is making significant strides in preparing for the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025, marking the second time the city will host this prestigious event since 1996. Following the successful bid in July 2023, Harbin is set to welcome athletes and visitors from across Asia to showcase top-level winter sports. The renovation of various venues is underway and is expected to be completed and inspected by October 31, 2024.
These venues will host events in six major categories, eleven sub-categories, and sixty-four minor categories. Test events are scheduled to begin in early November to ensure all facilities meet the required standards. A total of thirty-eight hotels have been designated to accommodate athletes, technical officials, media personnel, and members of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
These hotels have been selected to provide the highest standard of comfort and convenience for all participants. The organizing committee is taking into account the diverse cultures, religions, and dietary habits of participants from various Asian countries. A twenty-hour food supply will be available daily during the competition to cater to these needs.
Harbin has selected thirty-one hospitals and established medical service points at each venue to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Anti-doping checkpoints have been set up for drug testing before and during the competition, underscoring the commitment to fair play and integrity in sports. The sele.
