Opening date:
28 January 2007

Closing date:
04 February 2007

Country of the host city:
China (CHN)

CHANGCHUN 2007

Participating Nations

26

Participants

796

 

Sports/Events

10/47

Short Track Speed Skating, Speed Skating, Ice Hockey, Biathlon, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Figure Skating, Curling

Emblem
Combining the movements of a ski jumper and a short-track speed skater, the emblem of the 2007 Asian Winter Games consists of two Chinese calligraphy strokes. The blue C-shaped stroke calls to mind the first letter of Changchun and represents the city's characteristic as the "city of ice and snow" and "city of science and technology". The bottom green stroke symbolizes peace ("friendship first, competition second") and represents the city's characteristic as the "city of spring beyond the Great Wall" and "city of the forest". The emblem presents an image of "change with each passing day" and "the hawk takes to the vast sky.

Mascot
The mascot is a sika named "Lulu". As Changchun is home to sika, a famous kind of deer in China, it is a remarkable reflection of the unique regional culture and features. In the traditional culture of China, the sika is a symbol of good luck and fortune, featuring mild temper, elegant posture, agility in action, and quick response, which exactly reflects the agility and excellent skills of the winter sports athletes. We expect "Lulu" to be an envoy of showing the strength and speed of sports and spreading friendship and love, so as for the athletes and Asian people to feel the favourable natural and humane environment in Changchun.

 

Medals Tally

 

Contact information
website: http://en.changchun2007.org