Kazakhstan wraps up 2025 Asian Winter Games with 20 medals

Kazakhstan wraps up 2025 Asian Winter Games with 20 medals

Kazakh athletes achieved historic victories at the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in China. The national team secured 20 medals, finishing fourth in the overall standings with four gold, nine silver, and seven bronze. Kazakhstan was represented by 137 athletes competing in ten disciplines across six sports.

«This success once again confirmed Kazakhstan’s prominent position on the Asian sports stage. A particularly notable achievement was the historic win in freestyle acrobatics, where Kazakh athletes earned gold, surpassing China’s top teams. The men's short track team also delivered an outstanding performance. Another gold medal came from the men’s ice hockey team, which secured a 5-0 victory over Japan in the final. Biathlon success is also noteworthy. Vladislav Kireyev won gold in the sprint and silver in the relay, demonstrating exceptional speed and shooting accuracy,» said Meiramgazy Sapargaliyev, spokesperson for the Committee of Sport and Physical Education.