Government clears participation of 88-member Indian contingent at Asian Winter Games

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025, scheduled to be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China.

With just a week to go until the opening of the Asian Winter Games, an 88-member Indian contingent, which includes 59 athletes and 29 team officials, has been given clearance for participation at the event.

For the first time, full financial support is being extended under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme to athletes competing in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track), as per the sports ministry release.

This is the first occasion where the Government of India has formally extended financial support for the country’s participation at the Asian Winter Games. ians

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