Government approves 88-member Indian contingent for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
The Sports Ministry announced on 31 January 2025 approval for an 88-member Indian contingent to the 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 31 January 2025 that the Government had approved an 88-member Indian contingent, with 59 athletes and 29 team officials, for the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025. For the Asian Winter Games, full financial support is being extended for the first time under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme to athletes in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, short track speed skating and long track speed skating. The Ministry said this is the first time the Government has formally funded India's participation at the Asian Winter Games.
Key facts
- Announced
- 31 January 2025
- Event
- 9th Asian Winter Games
- Venue and dates
- Harbin, China; 7–14 February 2025
- Contingent
- 88 (59 athletes, 29 officials)
- Funding
- Full support under ANSF Scheme, a first
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where were the 9th Asian Winter Games held in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Harbin, China
PIB 2097997: the 9th Asian Winter Games were scheduled from 7 to 14 February 2025 in Harbin, China.
Under which scheme did the Government extend full financial support, for the first time, to Indian athletes at the 2025 Asian Winter Games?
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Correct answer: C — Assistance to National Sports Federations Scheme
PIB 2097997: full financial support is being extended for the first time under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme.