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Amid icy competitions at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, athletes and officials from 34 countries and regions turned up the heat on camaraderie ! The event, which wrapped up Friday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, became a melting pot of cultures and friendships.
\"It's not just about medals,\" said South Korean snowboarder Ji-hoon Park. \"We exchanged playlists, learned phrases in each other’s languages, and joked about the cold . That’s the real victory.\"
From late-night hotpot feasts to TikTok dance-offs between rivals, the Games highlighted how sports transcend borders. Organizers noted a record 12 collaborative cultural exhibitions, blending traditions from Central Asia to the Pacific Islands .
As the closing ceremony’s fireworks lit up Harbin’s ice sculptures, one message stood clear: even in winter’s chill, human connection thrives .
! The event, which wrapped up Friday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, became a melting pot of cultures and friendships.
. That’s the real victory.\"
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Erbin Magic: Harbin Hosts 9th Asian Winter Games!
