Get ready to bundle up, sports fans! China is gearing up to host eight thrilling international ice and snow sports events from November 19 to December 8, transforming Olympic venues into hotspots for adrenaline and icy action. Let’s break down the chill-inducing lineup:
Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup (Nov 19, Yanqing): Watch athletes like China’s Chen Wenhao and Zhao Dan—who ranked 5th in Pyeongchang—race down the same tracks used during the 2022 Winter Olympics!
Cup of China Figure Skating (Nov 22-24, Chongqing): Homegrown star Jin Boyang will dazzle audiences with spins and jumps at this ISU Grand Prix event.
Freeski Big Air World Cup (Nov 29, Beijing): Shougang Park’s iconic industrial backdrop will host gravity-defying tricks, while the 'Ice Ribbon' arena revs up for Speed Skating World Cup action the same day.
Snowboard Alpine World Cup (Nov 30, Chifeng): Inner Mongolia’s slopes will test athletes in Parallel Slalom and Giant Slalom races. Plus, Yanqing gets a second dose of snowboard action on December 7!
Freeski & Snowboard Park & Pipe (Dec 5-8, Zhangjiakou): Secret Garden Resort, a 2022 Olympics favorite, returns to the spotlight with freestyle flair.
Short Track World Tour (Dec 6, Beijing): The Capital Indoor Stadium will buzz with lightning-fast races, wrapping up this frosty festival of sports.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a casual viewer, mark your calendars—this is winter sports, upgraded!
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China to host eight ice and winter sports events in November, December
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