Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

The ninth Asian Winter Games opened in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin on Friday with a celebration of athletes from across the continent. Hosting the Winter Asiad for the second time under the motto,

At 20:00 on February 7, 2025, the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) will open with a creative ceremony as reported in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, reputed as the country's 'Ice Capital'.

Asian Winter Games began with an opening ceremony in Harbin, China, featuring 34 participating countries across 11 sports.

President Xi Jinping on Friday declared the 2025 Asian Winter Games officially open in Harbin, marking the second time the northeastern Chinese city

Iranian athelets took part at the opening ceremony of 2025 Asian Winter Games which officially kicked off on Friday at Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Center in Harbin, China.

Delegation of China parade during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 7, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn] HARBIN -- The parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin has begun on Friday evening.