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created by WeAreOneASEAN on 14/02/2025 at 21:03 UTC
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1. **Philippines**: * **Gold in Men's Curling**: As mentioned earlier, the **Philippines** made history by winning its **first-ever medal**in the Asian Winter Games, a **gold** in men's curling. This was a major achievement for the country in winter sports.
2. **Thailand**: * **First Winter Sports Medal**: Thailand secured its **first-ever medal** at the Asian Winter Games, winning a **bronze** in **freestyle skiing**. This marked an important achievement for Thailand, which has not traditionally been a dominant nation in winter sports.
3. **Indonesia**: * Although Indonesia does not have a strong winter sports tradition, athletes from the country participated, aiming to showcase emerging talent in these events. Their presence further solidified the growing interest in winter sports within ASEAN.
4. **Malaysia**: * Malaysia had athletes participating in the **short-track speed skating** and other winter disciplines. While they did not take home medals, they contributed to the regional representation and continued to build on their winter sports development.
5. **Singapore**: * Singapore athletes also participated, particularly in **figure skating** and **speed skating**. While they did not win medals, their participation added to the increasing visibility of ASEAN nations in winter sports.
The 2025 Asian Winter Games served as a platform for **ASEAN nations** to showcase their growing investment in winter sports. **Southeast Asian athletes** demonstrated that despite the tropical climate of their countries, there is rising enthusiasm for winter sports, with nations like the Philippines and Thailand setting new benchmarks in their respective disciplines.
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