1996 Asian Winter Games

Asiad infobox
Name = III Asian Winter Games

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Nations participating = 17
Athletes participating = 453
Events = 43 in 8 sports
Opening ceremony = 4 February
Closing ceremony = 11 February
Officially opened by = Jiang Zemin
Athlete's Oath = ---
Judge's Oath = ---
Torch Lighter = ---
Stadium = ---

The 3rd Asian Winter Games were held from February 4 to 11, 1996 in Harbin, China. [ [http://www.cpi.com.cn/cpi-e/stamp/1996/1996-2.asp World of Chinese Stamps and Philatelic Items] ] North Korea was originally scheduled to host the games, but was not able to honour its commitment. [ [http://www.ocasia.org/3WAG.asp 3rd Winter Asian Games - Olympic Council of Asia's Official Website] ] The International Olympic Committee's decision to hold the Winter and Summer Olympic Games two years apart affected the schedule of the 3rd edition of the Winter Asiad, as it had to be moved to 1996 in order to avoid being held at the same time as the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway. Several NOCs, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Thailand participated in the games for the first time, expanding the number of participating countries to 17. [ [http://www.net.pref.aomori.jp/awagoc/aomori2003/index30_2.htm AWAGOC News] ]

Mascot

The 1996 Winter Asiad mascot is "Doudou", a character inspired by the pea plant. [ [http://www.aldaver.com/other.html#wasiads Logos and Mascots of Selected Sport Games and Sports] ]

ports

A total of 43 events in eight medal sports were held in the Third Winter Asian Games. Figure skating was reinstated and Freestyle skiing was added to the program.
*Alpine Skiing
*Biathlon
*Cross-Country Skiing
*Figure Skating
*Freestyle Skiing
*Ice Hockey
*Short Track Speed Skating
*Speed Skating
Demonstration sport only:
*Ski Jumping

Participating National Olympic Committees

Medal count

(Host nation highlighted. Also excluded are medals from the demonstration sport.)

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