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Harbin Ice Hockey Arena (Chinese: 哈尔滨冰球馆; pinyin: Hā'ěrbīn Bīngqiú Guǎn), formerly known as Baqu Arena, is an indoor sporting arena located in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. The capacity of the arena is 5,500 people.[1] It was the main arena used during the 1996 Asian Winter Games and the 2008 IIHF Women's World Championship.
Basic Profile
[edit]The Harbin Ice Hockey Stadium, located at No. 22 Baqu Street, Daowai District, Harbin, is a cornerstone of China's winter sports infrastructure. Established in 1993 and operated by the Harbin Municipal Sports Bureau, it spans 32,600 m² with four international-standard ice rinks (26×60 m to 30×60 m), making it China's largest indoor winter sports training and competition complex.[2] The main arena accommodates 5,304 spectators (including 104 VIP seats) and meets stringent standards set by the IIHF, KHL, and NHL.[2][3]
Historical Milestones
[edit]- 1996 Asian Winter Games: Hosted the opening ceremony and served as the primary venue, marking its debut on the international stage.[3]
- Multi-Event Legacy: Over three decades, it has hosted over 100 major events, including the World Figure Skating Grand Prix, Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, and the 2009 Winter Universiade.[3]
- 2025 Asian Winter Games: Designated as the men's ice hockey venue for the 9th Asian Winter Games (February 7–14, 2025), reaffirming its status as a premier Asian sports facility.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harbin will Host the Asian Winter Games with Sufficient Hardware Reserves".
- ^ a b "哈尔滨市人民政府 Harbin will Host the Asian Winter Games with Sufficient Hardware Reserves". 哈尔滨市人民政府. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ a b c "哈尔滨2025年第九届亚冬会官网-哈尔滨市冰球馆". 哈尔滨2025年第九届亚冬会官网 (in Chinese). 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "哈尔滨亚冬会场地分布一览". 亚冬会组委会_网易订阅 (in Chinese). 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
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