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The icy heart of Harbin just got a fiery upgrade! The official flame for the 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit Monday at the Sun Island Scenic Area in China’s Heilongjiang Province, despite temperatures plunging to -16°C. Using a convex lens (yes, science wins again! ), organizers pulled off a breathtaking 'ice and fire' spectacle – perfect for the Instagram era.
Chill Vibes, Hot Competition
The torch design, named 'Surging,' mirrors the event’s energy, while the Olympic Council of Asia’s icy logo amplified the flame’s glow. An online torch relay is already buzzing across social platforms, letting fans worldwide join the hype without frostbite.
By the Numbers
64 events across 11 disciplines
1,275 athletes from 34 countries/regions
170+ Chinese athletes ready to shine
Debuts: Cambodia and Saudi Arabia
Mark your calendars: The Games run Feb 7-14, 2025 – a frosty week of elite snowboarding, skating, and more. Could this be Asia’s coolest sporting event yet? Let the countdown begin!
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The official flame for the 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit Monday at the Sun Island Scenic Area in China’s Heilongjiang Province, despite temperatures plunging to -16°C. Using a convex lens (yes, science wins again! 
), organizers pulled off a breathtaking 'ice and fire' spectacle – perfect for the Instagram era. 
An online torch relay is already buzzing across social platforms, letting fans worldwide join the hype without frostbite. 
64 events across 11 disciplines
1,275 athletes from 34 countries/regions
170+ Chinese athletes ready to shine
Debuts: Cambodia and Saudi Arabia
Let the countdown begin!
