00:00It's just the beginning of the year, but the Philippine Olympic Committee will be ready to prepare for the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games
00:08which will be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China.
00:13This is the story of teammate Daryl Oclares.
00:17After the long-awaited 2024 for the Philippine sports,
00:22a new challenge is waiting for our athletes this 2025.
00:27When February comes, the country will compete in the upcoming Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
00:34That's why the Philippine Olympic Committee is working hard to ensure that our delegates are ready.
00:42In total, 20 athletes will be sent to China to play in 6 sports
00:48including curling, figure skating, speed skating, alpine and freestyle skiing, and snowboarding.
00:57According to POC President Abraham Bambol-Tolentino,
01:01the Asian Winter Games is the start of their mission to win the country's first Winter Olympics medal.
01:09The Winter Olympics will be held from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.
01:18Daryl Oclares for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.