Harbin, Feb. 5 -- The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, is set to open on Friday, with experts praising the ice conditions at the Heilongjiang Ice Training Center.
"The ice is perfect for short track speed skaters to achieve great results," said Xu Xun, a technical representative from the Asian Skating Union. He noted that the ice temperature, indoor temperature, and humidity all meet international standards, allowing athletes to perform at their peak.
Xu, working alongside Kim So-hee of the Republic of Korea, a technical representative appointed by the International Skating Union (ISU), emphasized the meticulous preparations for the competition.
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