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Skiing at the 7th Asian Winter Games.

Thinking of heading to Hokkaido this winter? Then February could be the perfect time for you with many winter events on during the month including the hotly-anticipated 8th Asian Winter Games (AWG).

Hosted in the Japanese cities of Sapporo and Obihiro from February 19th-26th, 2017, the 2017 Sapporo Asian Winter Games are an international event held by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) with an ever-growing following of winter sport fans.

The Games will feature five sports: curling, ice hockey, biathlon, skiing (ski jumping, cross country, alpine, freestyle and snowboard), skating (figure skating, speed skating and short track).

Tickets are now on sale so you can be part of all the action! Why not make this great event part of your Niseko vacation itinerary?

Asian Winter Games

Enjoy a variety of snowsports including skiing, snowboarding and figure skating.

Sapporo 2017 estimates that around 1,200 athletes will participate which would make it the largest Asian Winter Games in OCA history.

It will be the third time Sapporo has hosted the Games, with the very first Games in the city in 1986 and the second Games that followed.

With the event taking place one year before the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the Sapporo Asian Winter Games Olympic Committee are aiming to produce a high-quality winter sports competition for the world to enjoy.

To secure your place in sporting history, get your tickets now!

For more information on the Games, visit the official website.

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