United Arab Emirates at the 2007 Asian Winter Games | |
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IOC code | UAE |
NOC | United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee |
in Changchun | |
Competitors | 19 |
Asian Winter Games appearances | |
United Arab Emirates participated in the 2007 Asian Winter Games held in Changchun, China from January 28, 2007 to February 4, 2007. [1]
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