HARBIN (CHINA): A grand opening ceremony was arranged for the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, on Friday.
The games, scheduled from February 7 to 14, have attracted over 1,200 athletes from 34 countries. Pakistani winter athletes are also participating in the event.
President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a five-day state visit to China, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of states from Asia attended the opening ceremony. Sultan of Brunei, President of Kyrgyzstan and Prime Minister of Thailand were also present.
The games offer an opportunity to further deepen cultural cooperation among regional nations and promote sports diplomacy between Pakistan and China.
The Asian Winter Games could also serve as a significant platform for advancing winter sports in Pakistan.
President Zardari extended his best wishes to the Chinese government and all athletes competing in the games.–APP
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