INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - The Iranian ski mountaineering team has had a rewarding experience at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China
With ski mountaineering making its debut at the 2025 Asian Winter Games, this competition marks a significant milestone for athletes
Games, the Iranian team, led by manager Mahmoud Hashemi, faced strong competitors from China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea
Transitioning from alpine skiing to ski mountaineering in 2018, Kalhor has already achieved significant milestones, including a medal at the
opportunity to compete on such a high stage is not only about the event but also a step toward his greater ambitions in the sport.Similarly,
Marzieh Baha, a standout female athlete, described her experience in China as both competitive and culturally enriching
Competing in China for the second time since winning three medals at the 2018 Asian Championships, Baha fondly recalled visiting iconic
locations like the Great Wall of China
particularly with its inclusion in the Winter Olympics and Asian Games
competition.For Baha, this competition is a step toward encouraging more young women in Iran to take up ski mountaineering
skills and qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Hashemi, who also serves on the management committee of the Asian Ski Mountaineering Council, emphasized the importance of competing in
competitions but also highlighted the camaraderie and professionalism that events like the Asian Winter Games foster
excellence, they remain committed to promoting the sport both within Iran and across the globe
The road ahead is challenging, but with each competition, they take one step closer to realizing their potential and inspiring the next
generation of athletes.Special thanks to Yang Xinmeng for making this exclusive report possible.
