2008 National Winter Games of China

The 11th National Winter Games of the People's Republic of China were held in Qiqihar from the 17-Jan to the 27-Jan, 2008. The snow events were held at nearby Yabuli. A total of 92 gold medals were handed out in a number of winter sports.[1]

Sports

Competitions included:

  • Ice hockey[2]
  • Figure skating
  • Short-track speed skating
  • Curling
  • Ski jumping[3]
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Freestyle skiing[4]

Participating units

This event is set up on city or district lines.

External links

  • Picture gallery from Show China

Sources

  1. ^ "Veterans shine, younsters budding at China's Winter Games". Xinhua. 2008-01-29. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  2. ^ "Chinese men's ice hockey in bottleneck". Xinhua. 2008-01-28. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  3. ^ "Lack of resources grounds Chinese ski jumpers". Xinhua. 2008-01-29. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  4. ^ Lei, Lei (2008-01-17). "Top skiers to miss National Games after sponsorship battle". China Daily. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
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