| New Zealand at the 2017 Asian Winter Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | NZL |
| NOC | New Zealand Olympic Committee |
| in Sapporo and Obihiro 19–26 February | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Volunteer(Closing Ceremony) |
| Medals |
|
| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
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.
New Zealand competed in one sport (two disciplines) and the team consisted of three male athletes.
Competitors
The following table lists the Chinese delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short track speed skating | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Speed skating | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Short track speed skating
Main article: Short track speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter GamesSpeed skating
Main article: Speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter GamesNew Zealand's speed skating team consisted of one male athlete.
- Man
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| Sasha Faris | 500 m | 42.12 | 20 |
| 1000 m | 1:24.24 | 21 | |
| 1500 m | 2:11.03 | 20 | |
References
- "Sapporo 2017". www.ocasia.org/. Olympic Council of Asia. Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- "OCA welcomes record number of teams, athletes to Sapporo 2017". www.ocasia.org/. Olympic Council of Asia. 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- Morgan, Liam (30 October 2016). "Athletes from Oceania granted permission to compete at Sapporo 2017 by Organising Committee". Insidethegames.biz. Dunsar Media. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
- "2017 Sapporo AWG sport entries by NOC". www.sapporo2017.org. 8th Sapporo Asian Winter Games Organizing Committee. 16 December 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.