Harbin, Feb. 14 -- The 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) came to a close on Friday in Harbin after days of competition that witnessed historic breakthroughs for several delegations.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the friendship-themed closing ceremony at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, where Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, first vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), officially declared the Games closed.
"Thank you for a magnificent Asian Winter Games," said Fok. "This is truly a unique and charming part of China and the world - not only for the beauty of the city and the landscape but also for the warmth and friendliness of the local people," he added.
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