OCA officials hail Harbin Asian Winter Games as benchmark

Harbin, Feb. 14 -- Husain Al Musallam, director general of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), noted that the Harbin Asian Winter Games has set a benchmark for major multi-sport events in Asia.

With the Games to conclude on Friday night, Al Musallam highlighted the success of the Winter Asiad.

"Our athletes enjoy competing here and wish to come back to Harbin. The rest of the world came here and witnessed how Harbin managed to organize such a big event in 18 months with not only successful facilities but also the details for everybody," he said.

Al Musallam also hailed the medical services in Harbin, saying, "I've attended all the Asian Games since 1982, and I've also attended all the world championships in Asia. I've never seen such ...