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Winter Asiad lays bare uneven development in continental winter sports

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The Asian Winter Games in Sapporo didn't produce a new medal-winning country until the penultimate day of the week-long event. Two decades after it was launched in Sapporo, the Asian version of the Winter Olympics remains dominated by an elite club of a few countries. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea won its first medal in Sapporo on Saturday toRead more

Sapporo bid for Winter Olympics worth a shot

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With the Asian Winter Games winding down without a glitch in Sapporo, it is time for the three-time host of the continental event to seriously consider a bid for the Winter Olympics. Sapporo was the first Asian city to host the Winter Games, and its 1972 Olympic legacy still lasts to this day. Most of the Asian Games competitions, includingRead more

Sapporo bid for Winter Olympics worth a shot

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Japan, South Korea still far to reach for China in winter sports

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Gao Zhidan, Chef de Mission of the Chinese delegation for the 8th Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, said on Sunday that Japan and South Korea are still far to reach for China in winter sports. "We see big gap between us and those who are strong in winter sports at the Asian Winter Games," said Gao. "We are here toRead more

Medalists on Feb. at Asian Winter Games

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Following are the Feb. 25 medalists at the Asian Winter Games on Saturday: Ice hockey: Women Gold - Japan Silver - China Bronze - Kazakhstan Figure skating: Pairs Gold - Yu Xiaoyu/Zhang Hao (China) Silver - Peng Cheng/Jin Yang (China) Bronze - Ryom Tae Ok/Kim Ju Sik (DPR Korea) Women Gold - Choi Da-bin (South Korea) Silver - Li ZijunRead more

Feb. 25 medal table at Asian Winter Games

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Following is Feb. 25 medal table of the Asian Winter Games on Saturday (tabulated under gold, silver, bronze and total medals): 1. Japan 22 21 22 65 2. South Korea 16 15 16 47 3. China 12 12 7 31 4. Kazakhstan 6 8 10 24 5. DPR Korea 0 0 1 1 Source: XinhuaRead more

Sri Lankan 'Eddie the Eagle' takes snowboarding plunge

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Following in the traditions of plucky triers such as Jamaica's bobsledders and British ski jumper Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, a Sri Lankan snowboarder has overcome her nerves and a glaring lack of experience to blaze a trail at the Asian Winter Games. Despite "freaking out" -- and then falling -- at the start line, 16-year-old Azquiya Usuph took off andRead more

China beat Japan 9-6 in men's curling of Asian Winter Games

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China beat Japan 9-6 in the Sapporo Winter Asian Games men's curling here on Monday, marking the third consecutive win in the round robin. China, silver medalist in the Pacific-Asia Championships in 2016, was in good status and led 5-3 at the first half. Japan, who had won the Asiad silver medal twice, equalized the game at end of theRead more

South Korean figure skater Kim Na-hyun doubtful for Asian Games

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South Korean figure skater Kim Na-hyun withdrew from the International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Championships on Saturday due to a "medical reason", casting a doubt on her participation in the upcoming Asian Winter Games. Kim finished 17th in the short program with 45.95 points on Thursday and was scheduled to skate sixth among 23 competitors in women's freeRead more