New Zealand at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | |
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IOC code | NZL |
NOC | New Zealand Olympic Committee |
in Sapporo and Obihiro 19–26 February | |
Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Volunteer(Closing Ceremony) |
Medals |
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Asian Winter Games appearances | |
New Zealand competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February.[1][2] This marked the debut of the country at the Asian Winter Games, however New Zealand athletes were not eligible to win any medals, as they were classified as guest competitors.[3]
New Zealand competed in one sport (two disciplines) and the team consisted of three male athletes.[4]
The following table lists the Chinese delegation per sport and gender.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Short track speed skating | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Speed skating | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Main article: Short track speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games |
Main article: Speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games |
New Zealand's speed skating team consisted of one male athlete.
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Time | Rank | ||
Sasha Faris | 500 m | 42.12 | 20 |
1000 m | 1:24.24 | 21 | |
1500 m | 2:11.03 | 20 |