A late replacement for injured double Olympic gold medallist, Li Fanghui claims title of her own in hometown Games.

The torch relay of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, known as China’s “Ice City,” in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, began on Monday morning, coinciding with the start of the first event,

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Team China secured eight gold, eight silver and four bronze medals on the first gold medal day of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, topping both the gold medal and overall medal standings.

Philippines Peter Joseph Groseclose competes at the men's 500m quarterfinals 3 of the Short Track Speed Skating during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China on . 8,