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IV Asian Winter Games
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Slogan: Asia, Shining brightly through Everlasting Friendship
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Nations participating
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14
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Athletes participating
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798
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Events
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43 in 4 sports
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Opening ceremony
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January 30
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Closing ceremony
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February 6
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Officially opened by
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Kim Dae-jung
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Main venue
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Kangwon National University
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The 4th Asian Winter Games were held from January 30 to February 6, 1999 in the mountainous northern province of Gangwon, South Korea.[1] The sites for the events were Yongpyeong, Chuncheon and Gangneung. Skiing events were successfully staged despite the record low snowfall being experienced by the region.[2]
Mascot
The 1999 Winter Asiad mascot is a half-moon black bear cub.[3]
Sports
A total of 43 medal events in seven sports were played in the Fourth Winter Asian Games.
Freestyle skiing was removed from the program while two more events were added to
alpine skiing.
Participating nations
Names are arranged in alphabetical order. A total of 22 Asian NOCs sent delegations, with those that sent only officials.
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Non-competing nations
Venues
Calendar
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Opening ceremony
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Event competitions
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Event finals
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Closing ceremony
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Medal table
Host nation
References
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^ Official Website of the Chinese Olympic Committee
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^ 4th Winter Asian Games - Olympic Council of Asia's Official Website
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^ Logos and Mascots of Selected Sport Games and Sports
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