Asian Winter Games: Main Media Center, Athletes' Village in Harbin officially open

With a week to go to the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center (MMC) was officially put into operation on Friday.

Located in the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the MMC consists of the Main Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC).

The volunteers in the MMC have been ready to provide language and guiding services for registered media and broadcasters, and the foreign currency exchange outlets in the venue are also available. At the official merchandise store of the 9th Asian Winter Games, various kinds of souvenirs including the adorable tiger mascots "Binbin" and "Nini" of Harbin 2025 are eye-catching.

The MPC comprises press conference room, online news center, and workrooms of the media including Xinhua, the host news agency of the event. In addition, the MPC also displayed the torches of the past editions of the Asian Winter Games and exhibited calligraphy and painting works with the theme of Harbin 2025.

Meanwhile, the Victories Hotel that serves as an Athletes' Village has also opened for Games participants. 

The hotel pre-opened on January 27th, and will operate until February 17th to host athletes and officials of ice sports events during the Games. The Victories Hotel will host the most participants and run for the longest among all the Athletes' Villages. With more than 600 guest rooms, the hotel is expected to accommodate more than 900 participants from 24 delegations. It is fully equipped with two dining halls with different culinary options, medical center, fitness facilities and others. So far, about 100 people from 12 delegations have settled in amidst the vibrant Spring Festival vibe in China.

The first match of the Harbin Asian Winter Games will kick off on Monday in ice hockey before the opening ceremony on February 7. The Games will conclude on February 14.