| Men's 1500 metres at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | ||||||||||
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| Venue | Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval | |||||||||
| Dates | 23 February 2017 | |||||||||
| Competitors | 20 from 7 nations | |||||||||
| Medalists | ||||||||||
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| Speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | ||
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| 500 m | men | women |
| 1000 m | men | women |
| 1500 m | men | women |
| 3000 m | women | |
| 5000 m | men | women |
| 10000 m | men | |
| Mass start | men | women |
| Team pursuit | men | women |
The men's 1500 metres at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held on February 23, 2017 in Obihiro, Japan. [1]
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+09:00)
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 23 February 2017 | 13:00 | Final |
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows.
| World Record |  Shani Davis (USA) | 1:41.04 | Salt Lake City, United States | 11 December 2009 |
| Games Record |  Denis Kuzin (KAZ) | 1:47.37 | Astana, Kazakhstan | 4 February 2011 |
| Rank | Pair | Athlete | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8 |  Kim Min-seok (KOR) | 1:46.26 | GR |
 | 5 |  Takuro Oda (JPN) | 1:46.76 | |
 | 10 | Taro Kondo (JPN) | 1:47.88 | |
| 4 | 9 | Shota Nakamura (JPN) | 1:47.91 | |
| 5 | 9 | Kim Jin-su (KOR) | 1:47.98 | |
| 6 | 7 | Shane Williamson (JPN) | 1:48.17 | |
| 7 | 4 | Joo Hyong-jun (KOR) | 1:48.26 | |
| 8 | 7 | Kim Cheol-min (KOR) | 1:48.72 | |
| 9 | 6 | Denis Kuzin (KAZ) | 1:49.15 | |
| 10 | 4 | Fyodor Mezentsev (KAZ) | 1:49.23 | |
| 11 | 8 |  Li Bailin (CHN) | 1:49.56 | |
| 12 | 6 | Wu Yu (CHN) | 1:50.76 | |
| 13 | 3 | Stanislav Palkin (KAZ) | 1:51.14 | |
| 14 | 10 | Liu Yiming (CHN) | 1:51.19 | |
| 15 | 5 | Rehanbai Talabuhan (CHN) | 1:52.58 | |
| 16 | 2 |  Yalaltyn Zorigtbaatar (MGL) | 1:56.77 | |
| 17 | 2 |  Stephen Paul Kilari (IND) | 2:01.32 | |
| 18 | 1 | Dünchinsürengiin Gochoosüren (MGL) | 2:03.07 | |
| 19 | 1 | Vishwaraj Jadeja (IND) | 2:08.48 | |
| 20 | 3 |  Sasha Faris (NZL) | 2:11.03 |
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.
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.
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.
Figure skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 23–26 February at the Makomanai Ice Arena. A total of four events were contested: men's and women's singles, pairs and ice dancing.
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.
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.
Alpine skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 22–25 February at Sapporo Teine. A total of four events were contested: men's and women's giant slalom and slalom.
Ski jumping at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 22 February to 25 February 2017 at the Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium for the normal hill and Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium for the large hill. A total of three events were contested ; normal hill, large hill and team large hill. Host nation Japan dominated the competition winning all three gold medals.
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.
India competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26.
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.
Freestyle skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 24–26 February at the Sapporo Bankei Ski Area. A total of four events were contested: men's and women's dual moguls and moguls.
Snowboarding at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 19–25 February at Sapporo Teine and Sapporo Bankei Ski Area (halfpipe). Snowboarding returns to the games program after missing the last edition in 2011 in Kazakhstan. A total of six events were contested, three each for men and women.
Cross-country skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 20–26 February at Shirahatayama Open Stadium. A total of ten events were contested, five for each gender.
Curling at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Sapporo, Japan between 18–24 February at Sapporo Curling Stadium. A total of two events were contested: a men's and women's tournaments. Curling returns to the competition schedule after missing out at the last edition of the games in 2011.
Speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held in Obihiro, Japan between 19–23 February at Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval. A total of 14 events were held.
The men's 5000 metres relay at the 2017 Asian Winter Games was held from February 20 to February 22, 2017 in Sapporo, Japan.
