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Medals

The medals for the Asian Winter Games, titled "Spirit of Speed", signify an event brimming with energy, showcasing the fervor and zeal for winter sports alongside the unity and friendship among Asian countries.

The design on the front of the medals combines the streamlined shape of a racetrack with the emblem of the 9th Asian Winter Games, capturing the powerful and graceful motion of athletes in action. This design embodies the strength and beauty of competitive sports. The flowing curves of the racetrack incorporate the silhouette of the Harbin Grand Theatre, reflecting the city's unique aesthetic.

The reverse side of the medal features a picturesque landscape of Yabuli, with mountain ranges and forests that mirror the terrain of the Greater and Lesser Hinggan Mountains, creating a vibrant portrayal of Heilongjiang's rich and bountiful landscape.

At the center, the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia is embedded with a rare Xunke red agate from Heilongjiang — symbolizing the sun shining brightly over the vibrant land.

"Xunke red agate boasts high transparency, a soft and lustrous sheen, and a smooth surface. These unique qualities can enhance the medals with a distinctive visual effect and aesthetic appeal," said Zou Cunliang, the medals' chief designer.

It is also a locally sourced gem from Heilongjiang province. By incorporating it into the design of the medals, it can fully embody the regional cultural characteristics of the host, attracting people from various parts of Asia to better understand the cultural heritage of Heilongjiang, he added.

The ribbon clasp at the top of the medals is inspired by the Sun Gate of Sun Island scenic area in Harbin, another feature that embraces the characteristics of the host city.