India’s Amitesh Mishra, set to participate in his second Asian Games, has become the first foreign athlete to reach Harbin, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.
He entered China using the identity card for the 2025 Asian Winter Games, set to run from February 7 to 14.
“I am really looking forward to it (the Games), this is my second Asian Games. I think China generally does a great job hosting the event,” he told CCTV.
As per the report, foreign delegates and athletes will be allowed to enter and exit China multiple times from January to March, using their valid passports or other international travel documents along with the valid registration cards for the 9th Asian Winter Games.
“Dedicated channels have been opened for the Asian Winter Games and we will adjust the number of channels and border patrol staff in real-time according to passenger flow to ensure efficient and convenient passage for travelers,” said Geng Fuquan from Harbin Exit-Entry Border Inspection Station, according to CCTV.
According to the official website of the Winter Asian Games, Harbin Airport has opened the fast-track channel on Friday with the ticket sales going live on Saturday.
This edition will feature six major events, 11 sub-events, and 64 disciplines. The six major events are biathlon, curling, ice hockey, skating, skiing, and ski mountaineering.
China had previously hosted the Asian Winter Games twice, in Harbin in 1996 and Changchun in 2007.
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