2008 National Winter Games of China

Multi-sport event in Qiqihar, China The 11th National Winter Games of the People's Republic of China were held in Qiqihar from the 17-Jan to the 27-Jan, 2008. The snow events were held at nearby Yabuli. A total of 92 gold medals were handed out in a number of winter sports.http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-01/29/content_6427277.htm Veterans shine, younsters budding at China's Winter Games 2008-01-29 Xinhua 2008-07-11 Sports Competitions included: Ice hockeyhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-01/28/content_6425773.htm Chinese men's ice hockey in bottleneck 2008-01-28 Xinhua 2008-07-11 Figure skating Short-track speed skating Curling Ski jumpinghttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2008-01/29/content_6428036.htm Lack of resources grounds Chinese ski jumpers 2008-01-29 Xinhua 2008-07-11 Cross-country skiing Downhill skiing Freestyle skiinghttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2008-01/17/content_6401269.htm Top skiers to miss National Games after sponsorship battle Lei Lei 2008-01-17 China Daily 2008-07-11 Participating units This event is set up on city or district lines. External links Picture gallery from Show China Sources Category:National Games of China Category:2008 in Chinese sport Category:2008 in winter sports Category:2008 in multi-sport events