Harbin 2025 will be the pinnacle of winter sports events in Asia, said Raja Randhir Singh, President of the Olympics Council of Asia, via a short video at the ceremony.

"Harbin will become the second city to have hosted two editions of the Asian Winter Games, which will be a significant honor for the city and a brilliant milestone in the history of the Asian Winter Games," he said.

"China has rich experience in hosting major sports events, and Harbin has demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and outstanding work preparing for the Asian Winter Games," he added.