Harbin, China – Sunday 09 February 2025 – Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) made its historic debut at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, marking a milestone moment for the sport in Asia. China dominated the podium across all disciplines, showcasing exceptional talent and preparation.
Women’s Sprint Final – Sunday 09 February 2025
In the women’s sprint final, Cidanyuzhen (CHN) secured the gold medal with a commanding performance, clocking in at 2:55.88. She was followed by Yu Jingxuan (CHN) in second place with a time of 2:59.84 (+3.96s), while Suolangquzhen (CHN) clinched the bronze in 3:01.78 (+5.90s).
Men’s Sprint Final – Sunday 09 February 2025
The men’s sprint final witnessed a thrilling finish, with Buluer (CHN) claiming victory in 2:22.29. Silver went to Zhang Chenghao (CHN) with a close gap of +0.62s, and Bi Yuxin (CHN) secured bronze with a time of 2:25.65 (+3.36s).
Mixed Relay Final – Wednesday 12 February 2025
In the mixed relay, China once again dominated, taking all three podium spots. Team China 1 (Cidanyuzhen / Buluer) took gold with a time of 27:48.67, followed by China 2 (Yu Jingxuan / Bi Yuxin) in second at 28:20.96 (+32.29s), and China 3 (Suolangquzhen / Liu Jianbin) securing bronze at 29:27.67 (+1:39.00s).
This debut at the Asian Winter Games highlights the rapid growth of Skimo in Asia and its increasing recognition as a competitive sport. With one year to go to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, this milestone further cements the sport’s future on the global stage.
