| Independent Olympic Athletes at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | IOA |
| in Sapporo and Obihiro February 19–26 | |
| Competitors | 23 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Volunteer (Closing Ceremony) |
| Medals |
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| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
Independent Olympic Athletes are scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. [1] [2] The team is scheduled to compete in one sport: ice hockey, and consists of 23 athletes. [3]
The Kuwait Olympic Committee was suspended in October 2015, due to political interference. Therefore, the country is scheduled to compete under the Olympic flag as Independent Olympic Athletes. [4] [5]
The following table lists the delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 23 |
The Independent Olympic Athletes are scheduled to compete in division 2 of the men's tournament. [6] [7] [8] The Independent Olympic Athletes finished in sixth place (16th place overall) in division 2 of the competition. [9]
Independent Olympic Athletes were represented by the following 23 athletes: [10]
Legend: G = Goali, D = Defense, F = Forward
| Rank | Pld | W | OW | OL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kyrgyzstan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 9 |
| 2 |  Philippines | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 15 | +12 | 6 |
| 3 |  Independent Olympic Athletes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15 | –6 | 3 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 27 | –21 | 0 |
| 18 February 2017 20:00 | Independent Olympic Athletes | 0–5 (0–1, 0–3, 0–1) | Kyrgyzstan | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 104 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Referee: Lee Joo-hyunLinesmen:  Shiiya Kenichi Jussi Thomann | ||||
| 60 min | Penalties | 71 min | ||
| 19 | Shots | 48 | ||
| 21 February 2017 16:30 | Qatar | 2–6 (0–1, 0–2, 2–3) | Independent Olympic Athletes | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 62 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 min | Penalties | 16 min | ||
| 16 | Shots | 33 | ||
| 24 February 2017 20:00 | Philippines | 8–3 (2–2, 4–0, 2–1) | Independent Olympic Athletes | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 127 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 min | Penalties | 86 min | ||
| 38 | Shots | 41 | ||
The 2017 Asian Winter Games was the 8th edition of the Asian Winter Games. They were hosted in Sapporo and Obihiro in Hokkaido, Japan. These Games were originally scheduled for 2015, however, in the Olympic Council of Asia's general assembly in Singapore on 3 July 2009, the committee decided to move the Games to one year before the Winter Olympics moving forward. The games began on 19 February with the opening ceremony and ended with the closing ceremony on 26 February.
The Philippines competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The team consisted of 29 athletes in three sports and nine officials, which represented the largest Filipino delegation at the Asian Winter Games compared to the delegations sent in previous editions the Philippines participated in.
Japan competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. This marked the fourth time the country has played host to the Asian Winter Games. Japan competed in all eleven disciplines from five sports. Ice hockey player Go Tanaka was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.
Timor Leste competed at the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. This marks the country's official debut at the Asian Winter Games. The country is scheduled to compete with one athlete in alpine skiing.
Malaysia participated in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country is scheduled to compete with thirty-six athletes in three sports.
Macau is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country is scheduled to compete in one sport: ice hockey. The Macanese team consists of 23 athletes.
Turkmenistan is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. This will mark the country's debut at the Asian Winter Games. The country is scheduled to compete in one sport: ice hockey.
China participated in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan, from February 19 to 26. China competed in all five sports. The Chinese delegation consisted of 236 people.
South Korea competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February. The country's goal for the games was a top two finish, and a record medal haul with at least 15 gold medals.
Kazakhstan competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. Kazakhstan competed in all five sports. The team consists of 116 athletes and was announced on January 17.
Chinese Taipei is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. Chinese Taipei is scheduled to compete in all five sports. The Chinese Taipei delegation consists of 41 athletes and 30 officials. This marks the nation's largest ever Asian Winter Games team in terms of athletes and officials sent.
Singapore competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. After competing with just one athlete in their Asian Winter Games debut, the country is sent twenty-two athletes in two sports.
Kyrgyzstan is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country is scheduled to compete in four sports. The team consists of 33 athletes, a drop of 19 athletes from the previous edition of the games in 2011. The Kyrgyzstani government plans on spending 8,737,000 Kyrgyz som on the team's participation at the games.
The United Arab Emirates is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country is scheduled to compete in two sports.
Hong Kong competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country competed in two sports.
Indonesia competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February, supported by Indonesian Olympic Committee & IWSC Indonesia. The country competed in two sports. The Indonesian team consisted of 34 athletes. This was the first time Indonesia take part at the Asian Winter Games.
Qatar is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26.
Mongolia is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. Mongolia is scheduled to compete in four sports. The Mongolian team consists of 46 athletes, six less than the number the country sent to the last games six years ago.
Thailand is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26.
The men's Ice hockey tournament at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 18 and 26 February at three venues.