| Turkmenistan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | TKM |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan |
| in Sapporo and Obihiro February 19–26 | |
| Competitors | 23 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
Turkmenistan is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. [1] [2] This will mark the country's debut at the Asian Winter Games. The country is scheduled to compete in one sport: ice hockey. [3]
Turkmenistan originally had intended to make its debut at the 2007 Asian Winter Games in Changchun, China, however its athlete was not allowed to compete officially, as the country was not an official member of the International Skating Union at the time. [4]
The following table lists the Turkmenistani delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 23 |
Turkmenistan has entered a men's hockey team. The team is scheduled to compete in division 2. [5] [6] This will mark the country's debut in the sport at the Asian Winter Games. [7] [8] Before the tournament, the team had a training camp in Minsk, Belarus, and won both friendly games against local club teams. [9] Turkmenistan finished in first place (11th place overall) in division 2 of the competition. [10]
Turkmenistan was represented by the following 23 athletes: [11]
Legend: G = Goalie, D = Defense, F = Forward, C = Captain, A = Assistant captain
| Rank | Pld | W | OW | OL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Turkmenistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | +33 | 9 |
| 2 |  Macau | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 22 | –7 | 6 |
| 3 |  Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 20 | –1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Indonesia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 31 | –25 | 0 |
| 18 February 2017 13:00 | Turkmenistan | 9–2 (5–0, 4–1, 0–1) | Malaysia | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 113 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Referee: Richard MagnussonLinesmen:  Rafal Noworyta Daniel Haugen | ||||
| 8 min | Penalties | 4 min | ||
| 50 | Shots | 14 | ||
| 21 February 2017 9:30 | Macau | 0–16 (0–6, 0–4, 0–6) | Turkmenistan | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 155 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||
| 8 | Shots | 66 | ||
| 24 February 2017 13:00 | Indonesia | 2–12 (1–5, 0–5, 1–2) | Turkmenistan | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 102 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 min | Penalties | 8 min | ||
| 11 | Shots | 71 | ||
| 26 February 2017 12:30 | Kyrgyzstan  | 3–7 (2–2, 0–1, 1–4) | Turkmenistan | Hoshioki Ice Skating Rink Attendance: 243 |
| Game reference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 min | Penalties | 18 min | ||
| 26 | Shots | 64 | ||
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.
Sri Lanka is scheduled to compete in 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 and a global Winter sporting event. The country is scheduled to compete with five athletes in one sport. The team will also consist of two officials and a chef de mission. The chef de mission of the team is Gihan Dalpathdo, the secretary general of Winter Sport Association of Sri Lanka.
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.
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 Kyrgyzstani 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.
Independent Olympic Athletes are scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The team is scheduled to compete in one sport: ice hockey, and consists of 23 athletes.
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.
New Zealand competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February. 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.