UAE athletes gear up for 9th Asian Winter Games in China

1/2/2025 12:07

Athletes from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gearing up to compete in the 9th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Harbin, China, from February 7-14.



Abdullah Al-Rashid, a member of the UAE national skiing team, told Xinhua that he has been undergoing intensive training for the past two months and aims to achieve top rankings in Harbin.



Al-Rashid said, "I hope to raise my country's flag at the 9th Asian Winter Games in China, which is one of the most important global competitions."



Sultan Al-Kindi, another national team member, affirmed his readiness to compete in freestyle skiing events at the Games, describing it as the most significant international competition he has ever participated in for the UAE.



Al-Kindi expects tough competition due to the presence of high-caliber international athletes in the event.



Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Balushi, a slalom skiing champion on the UAE national team, highlighted the benefits of a recent training camp in Georgia, saying it has significantly strengthened the athletes' preparation.