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Korea Herald
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
[Graphic News] Speedskaters with the most medals at the Winter Asian Games
As South Korea wraps up the Winter Asiad speedskating with 12 medals, 'living legend' Lee Seung-hoon has set a new record for the most Winter Asian Games medals by a South Korean athlete. On Tuesday, Lee, along with Chung Jae-won and Park Sang-eon, claimed the silver in the men's team pursuit at the 2025 Asian Games in Harbin, China. They finished in 3:47.99, second to China's time of 3:45.94. Lee now has a total of 7 gold and 2 silver medals. Choi Min-jung, who participated in this year's event, ranked fourth with 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. Choi made history as the first triple gold medalist of the competition, having won the women's 1,000-meter title.
Korea Herald
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Assembly speaker embarks on 5-day official visit to China
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik embarked on a five-day trip to China on Wednesday to meet with Chinese officials and attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, his office said. Woo is scheduled to meet Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and other Chinese officials to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. During the talks, he also plans to address Seoul's efforts to restore democracy following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3 and discuss the preservation and management of historical sites related to the Korean independence movement in China, according to the office. On Friday, Woo will attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Asian Games, where he is expected to meet International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach along with other dignitaries from Asian countries. Talks have been under way to coordinate Woo's potential meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but the schedule has not yet been confirmed, a senior National Assembly official said. (Yonhap)
Daily Tribune
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's ice warriors ready for Winter Asian Games in Harbin
As the 2025 Winter Asian Games draw closer, Bahrain's national ice hockey team is leaving no stone unturned. With the tournament set to take place in Harbin, China, the squad is deep into their final preparations at the Funland Centre in Manama. Maryam Mardana, the head of Bahrain's delegation to the Harbin 2025 Winter Asian Games, visited the national team during their intensive domestic training camp ahead of their departure this Thursday. During her visit, Mardana reviewed the team's progress and held discussions with coaching staff and players about their final preparations. She emphasized the importance of representing Bahrain on the international stage. 'This team has worked tirelessly, and their passion for the game is unmatched. We are confident they will give their all for Bahrain in Harbin,' she said. Fine-Tuning Before Harbin The Head Coach has tailored the camp to simulate the conditions expected in Harbin, ensuring that players are mentally and physically ready. The skipper also shared his thoughts on the team's preparations: 'This is a huge moment for us as a team and for Bahrain as a sporting nation. We're determined to make our mark at the Winter Asian Games and prove that we belong on this stage.'
