Asian Winter Games: Team Singapore among delegations from tropical, desert climates
Competition is in full swing at the Asian Winter Games in northeast China’s Harbin. In the spotlight are not just the winter sports powerhouses, but those hailing from nations without snow. About two-thirds of the record 35 delegations at this year’s Games are from tropical and desert climate nations, including Singapore. Lauren Ong finds out what it takes for these athletes to compete at the top level.
Competition is in full swing at the Asian Winter Games in northeast China’s Harbin. In the spotlight are not just the winter sports powerhouses, but those hailing from nations without snow. About two-thirds of the record 35 delegations at this year’s Games are from tropical and desert climate nations, including Singapore. Lauren Ong finds out what it takes for these athletes to compete at the top level.