Harbin’s chilly excitement reached new heights as IOC member Timothy Fok Tsun-ting celebrated China’s record-breaking Asian Winter Games during an exclusive interview with CGTN. 🌟 With 34 nations and regions competing – the largest turnout ever – Fok praised China’s snow-and-ice sports boom and the event’s global impact. 🏂
“Hosting the Games here showcases China’s ability to inspire a new generation of winter athletes,” Fok said, while cheering Hong Kong SAR’s ice hockey team for their top-eight finish – a historic first! 🥳
Looking ahead, Fok sees 2029 as a game-changer: Saudi Arabia’s debut as host could spark winter sports fever in West Asia. ❄️⚡️ And in a heartwarming twist, he revealed his birthday wish (yes, he turns 79 on closing day! 🎂) for Harbin 2025: “May this legacy turn snowflakes into lifelong passions for millions!”
