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Athletes worldwide have transitioned from non-winter sports and succeeded at Winter Olympics- India can do the same, says Shiva Keshavan

India’s six-time Winter Olympian, Shiva Keshavan, believes the country can excel in winter sports with innovative strategies and proper infrastructure. The youngest-ever Olympian in luge, debuting at 16 at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Keshavan feels athletes from summer sports could transition to winter disciplines, such as field hockey players to ice hockey and roller skaters to ice skating. “Sports …

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6 days, 23 hours ago

Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, India's six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan believes the country can excel in winter sports with innovative strategies and proper infrastructure. HT Image The youngest-ever Olympian in luge, debuting at the age of 16 at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Keshavan feels athletes from summer sports could transition to winter disciplines, such as field hockey players to ice hockey …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

New ski resort sees more people sliding into winter sports

China Daily

Visitors to the Shanghai L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort, the world's largest indoor skiing resort. The hotel, a new property under InterContinental Hotels Group, is situated within Snow World of the Shanghai L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Resort, the world's largest real-snow indoor skiing facility certified by Guinness World Records. "Residents of Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta are passionate about …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jilin to focus on winter industry development

China Daily

People ski at the Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin city, Jilin province. LING XIZHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Jilin city in Northeast China's Jilin province will continue to channelize its rich snow and ice resources for economic growth by developing winter tourism, as well as winter sports, gear and facilities. He said that under a recently released State-level guideline aimed at …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The most common and expensive winter sports injuries revealed

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New data has revealed that broken legs are the most common winter sports injuries, while Canada …

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1 month ago

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

China Daily

By Wang Keju | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-22 08:43 SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The State Council has announced plans to grow China's ice and snow economy to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with particular focuses on winter sports, tourism and equipment manufacturing. The growing popularity of winter sports among Chinese consumers, coupled with the government's push to cultivate the ice …

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1 month ago

Chinese tech revolutionizing winter sports

China Daily

As China prepares to establish itself as a global winter sports powerhouse in the coming years, the country is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies to redefine the very experience of ice and snow-based activities, officials and industry insiders said. China's winter sports enthusiasts can now don smart, heated snow boots that incorporate flexible batteries and heating elements to provide …

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1 month ago

Chinese tech revolutionizing winter sports

China Daily

As China prepares to establish itself as a global winter sports powerhouse in the coming years, the country is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies to redefine the very experience of ice and snow-based activities, officials and industry insiders said. China's winter sports enthusiasts can now don smart, heated snow boots that incorporate flexible batteries and heating elements to provide …

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1 month ago

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The State Council has announced plans to grow China's ice and snow economy to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with particular focuses on winter sports, tourism and equipment manufacturing. Unlike a siloed or fragmented strategy, China's plan to boost the ice and snow economy aims to seamlessly align winter sports, tourism, equipment manufacturing and cultural promotion as …

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1 month ago

Prince Harry speaks about 'family healing' on solo trip to Canada to promote Invictus Games

Daily Mail

Prince Harry has spoken about the need for 'family healing' during his whistlestop trip to Canada without Meghan Markle. Prince Harry waves to fans ahead of the game between Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg blue Bombers at BC Place The Duke of Sussex waved and gave a cheery thumbs up to the crowd when he turned up to the Grey Cup …

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China unveils plan to boost ice & snow economy, targeting 1.5t yuan by 2030

China Daily

Tourists visit Xuexiang village in Mudanjiang city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 24, 2024. BEIJING - China has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its ice and snow economy, targeting winter sports, tourism, and equipment manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth, with a projected value of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030. The announcement builds on China's 2015 pledge to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily

By Sun Xiaochen | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 09:13 China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness …

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Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

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Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ski resorts warn they face ‘existential threat’ from climate crisis

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ski resorts around the world are facing an “existential threat” from the climate crisis, the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change

Associated Press

GENEVA — Facing a long-time crisis in winter sports because of climate change, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation teamed up with the United Nations weather agency on Thursday. The Switzerland-based organizations said in a joint statement “winter sports and tourism face a bleak future because of climate change” and warmer temperatures. “Ruined winter vacations and canceled sports fixtures are …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change

The Independent

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6 months ago

A goal of healthy fun

China Daily

Middle school students compete in the 2024 U-series floorball match at Shanghai Opark on April 21. Eight months remain until the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, yet in May, most parts of China were in the midst of spring, with natural ice surfaces rare sight. Compared to hockey, floorball is designed to be …

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6 months ago

A goal of healthy fun

China Daily

Middle school students compete in the 2024 U-series floorball match at Shanghai Opark on April 21. Eight months remain until the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, yet in May, most parts of China were in the midst of spring, with natural ice surfaces rare sight. Compared to hockey, floorball is designed to be …

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6 months ago

A goal of healthy fun

China Daily

By Hou Chenchen | China Daily | Updated: 2024-06-18 12:30 Middle school students compete in the 2024 U-series floorball match at Shanghai Opark on April 21. Compared to hockey, floorball is designed to be safer with its lightweight sticks made primarily of carbon material together with hollow plastic balls perforated with holes to reduce injury risks. In February 2018, China …

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9 months ago

Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue

The Hindu

Buoyed by its successful record of hosting four national winter games, Kashmir’s snow-capped town of Gulmarg is vying to become the venue for international events such as the Asian Games this year. The Indian Olympic Association has now started the spade work to see Gulmarg become an international venue for the Asian Games and the Olympics., working on an international …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily

Thousands of people enjoy themselves on the waterfront of the Hanjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, on Saturday after several days of heavy snowfall across the city. CHEN ZHUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Taking advantage of the Beijing 2022 Olympics' legacy, the 14th National Winter Games have delivered another huge boost to …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily

Children skate on the ice rink at the Heihe Fitness Center in Heilongjiang province on Jan 31. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Jobs, tourism boom Similar to the Beijing 2022 Olympics, which ran from Feb 4 to 20, the 14th National Winter Games saw the majority of its competitions overlap with the Spring Festival holiday. However, the attraction of ice and snow activities, …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Furnace city' develops taste for snow sports

China Daily

The Jinfo Mountain ski resort in Chongqing has become a popular destination for skiers. CHONGQING — In the snowless urban landscape of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, a surprising fervor for winter sports has taken hold, transforming this "furnace city" known for its scorching summers into a hub for ice and snow tourism. "I feel people's passion for snow and skiing …

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Athletes worldwide have transitioned from non-winter sports and succeeded at Winter Olympics- India can do the same, says Shiva Keshavan

Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India

New ski resort sees more people sliding into winter sports

Jilin to focus on winter industry development

The most common and expensive winter sports injuries revealed

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

Chinese tech revolutionizing winter sports

Chinese tech revolutionizing winter sports

Growth target set for ice, snow economy

Prince Harry speaks about 'family healing' on solo trip to Canada to promote Invictus Games

China unveils plan to boost ice & snow economy, targeting 1.5t yuan by 2030

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

Ski resorts warn they face ‘existential threat’ from climate crisis

World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change

World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change

A goal of healthy fun

A goal of healthy fun

A goal of healthy fun

Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

'Furnace city' develops taste for snow sports