Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing has pulled out of the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, citing injuries sustained during recent competitions and training. The star freeskier made the emotional announcement on Weibo, revealing she suffered a 'severe contusion' at the 2025 Winter X Games in Aspen and a subsequent injury during practice.
🔹 "It's with a heavy heart that I withdraw," Gu wrote, wishing her teammates luck. 🔹 She emphasized her commitment to recovery, vowing to return to competitions soon. 🔹 The Games, hosted in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, run from this Friday until February 14.
Fans flooded social media with support 🏂❤️, while sports analysts speculate on how her absence might impact China's medal hopes. Gu, who won gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, remains a trailblazer for winter sports in Asia 🌏.
