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Harbin sports meeting to open August 8

Updated : 2016-08-02

By Feng Ziyu ( chinadaily.com.cn )

The Harbin sports meeting, which is held every four years, will hold its 19th session from August 8 to 15. There will be nine winter sports events and 18 summer events. More than 2000 athletes from 18 cities and counties will attend.

Some events, such as speed skating, short track speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey, curling, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, half-pipe snowboard, and parallel giant slalom, have already been completed.

Prizes, including a special contribution award for competitive sports, will be given at the sports meet.

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