The Asian Winter Games 2025, also known as the 9th Asian Winter Games, will take place in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14. This is the second time Harbin is hosting the event and the third time for China. Athletes from all over Asia will compete in different winter sports, making it a major event for winter athletes. In total, there will be 1275 athletes from 34 countries participating in 64 events.
India at the Asian Winter Games 2025
India has sent its largest team ever to the Asian Winter Games, with 59 athletes participating in Harbin. Previously, the largest Indian team was 27 athletes in 2017. This year, India will participate in six sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, short-track speed skating, speed skating, and men’s ice hockey. A notable athlete is Mohammad Arif Khan, who represented India at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Indian team composition
- Speed Skating: 9 athletes
- Short Track Speed Skating: 12 athletes
- Figure Skating: 2 athletes
- Ice Hockey: 23 athletes
- Alpine Skiing: 7 athletes
- Cross-country Skiing: 6 athletes
Event schedule and sports
| Sport | Dates | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Hockey | Feb 3 to 14 | Harbin Ice Hockey Arena, Harbin Sport University |
| Short Track Speed Skating | Feb 7 to 9 | Heilongjiang Ice Events Training Centre |
| Speed Skating | Feb 8 to 11 | Heilongjiang Ice Events Training Centre |
| Alpine Skiing | Feb 8 to 9 | Yabuli Ski Resort |
| Cross-country Skiing | Feb 8 to 12 | Yabuli Ski Resort |
| Figure Skating | Feb 11 to 13 | Heilongjiang Ice Events Training Centre |
Indian squad for Asian Winer Games 2025
Speed skating: Amitesh Mishra, Anubhav Gupta, Chandra Mouli Danda, Vishwaraj Rajendrasinh Jadega, Srivatsa Srikantha Rao, Omkara Yogaraj, Daniel Salvadore Concessao, Shruti Nitin Kotwal, Diya Harsha Rao
Short track speed skating: Prajwal Sharath, Akash Aradhya, Eklavya Jagal, Sohan Sudhir Tarkar, Noyal Charli Chevrian, Suyog Sanjay Tapkar, Dashiel Amanda Concessao, Sai Sahana Sarvana, Raina, Varsha Sriramakrishna Puranik, Swarali Ashutosh Deo, Suvarnika Radhakrishnan
Figure skating: Manjesh Tiwari, Tara Prasad
Ice hockey: Nawang Zangpo, Dorjay Angchok, Tsering Angchuk, Tsering Angdus, Stanzin Angchuk, Stanzin Phande, Tsewang Dorjay, Rigzin Norboo, Deskyong Namgyal, Mohd Ismail, Deldan Namgyal, Tundup Namgail, Lakdan Angchok, Mohammad Ali Baba, Sajjad Hussain, Stanzin Namgyal, Jigmath Kunzang, Ghulam Mustafa, Tsewang Gyaltson Gyal, Chamba Tsetan, Chamba Lotus, Tashi Namgail
Alpine skiing: Mohammad Arif Khan, Mayank Panwar, Baqir Hussain, Sunil Kumar, Sandhya, Aanchal Thakur, Tanuja Thakur
Cross-country Skiing: Shubham Parihar, Manjeet, Padma Namgail, Rameez Ahmad Padder, Aman Kumar, Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda
Where to watch in Asian Winter Games 2025
For those interested in watching, select events from the Asian Winter Games 2025 can be streamed live on the Asian Games Hub website in India. Details about TV broadcasts are not shared as of now, we will update once it’s confirmed. Make sure to catch the exciting action as India aims to make its mark in these Games.
