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Young Figure Skaters from 19 Asian Countries to Participate in Training Camp in Harbin

Young Figure Skaters from 19 Asian Countries to Participate in Training Camp in Harbin
Top News 17 July 2025

From August 10 to 18, Harbin (China) will host an international figure skating training camp organized by the Children of Asia International Committee (CAIC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and the International Skating Union (ISU). The event will bring together over 30 young athletes representing 19 National Olympic Committees from across the Asian continent.

Ahead of the camp, the organizers conducted an inspection visit to Harbin. The delegation visited the Harbin Ice Hockey Arena and the athletes’ accommodation. The Chinese Olympic Committee and the Chinese Figure Skating Association also confirmed their full support for the organization of the training camp.

Training sessions will be led by experienced ISU coaches, who will help athletes improve their technique and overall preparation. The program also includes cultural, educational, and recreational activities aimed at strengthening friendships among young athletes and encouraging the exchange of experience.

CAIC and OCA will conduct educational sessions covering the fundamentals of the Olympic Movement, zero tolerance for doping, and other topics relevant to the development of young athletes.

Harbin, renowned for its winter sports traditions and modern infrastructure, provides the ideal setting for the camp. Participants will not only enhance their athletic skills but also discover Chinese culture.

The figure skating camp is held as part of the training initiative of the Children of Asia International Committee and the continental development program of the Olympic Council of Asia, aimed at promoting figure skating among young athletes across Asia.