Overview

• China topped the medal table at the Asian Winter Games with 32 golds, doubling South Korea's tally and setting a new record for the event.
• The Philippines achieved a historic milestone, winning its first medal in the Games' 39-year history with a gold in men's curling against South Korea.
• China's snow sports athletes outperformed their ice sports counterparts for the first time, reflecting the country's growing investment in winter sports development.
• Controversy arose in ice hockey as four Turkmenistan players were suspended after a violent altercation with Hong Kong players during a match.
• The Games featured notable firsts, including medals for Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as the debut of ski mountaineering, where China won all nine medals.