The inaugural China-Russia-CEEC (Central and Eastern European Countries) University Winter Sports Carnival, co-hosted by Federation of University Sports of China (FUSC), Russian Students Sport Union (RSSU) and University Sports Association of Poland (ASZ), was successfully held between December 28, 2016 and January 2, 2017 in Harbin, China.

The opening ceremony on December 28 was attended by Mr Marian Dymalski, FISU Vice-President and AZS Executive Committee, member Mr Yang Liguo, FISU Vice-President and FUSC Secretary General, Mr Alexander Shevchuk, RSSU Executive Committee member & Vice-Rector of Far Eastern State Academy of Physical Education, Mr Zhu Zhiqiang, President of Harbin Sport University, engaging around 4000 senior officials, faculty staff as well as local students. The cultural performances highlighted by graceful ice dance, appealing acrobatics on ice and thrilling short track speed skating show, delighting the audience.



This carnival was characterized by snowboarding and curling competitions, with both lasting for two days respectively. During these intense and competitive races, all the students acquired the enjoyment through technical and cultural interaction among each other and have been awarded with event-tailored certificates, medals, trophies as well as souvenirs, which marks the beautiful memory for their participation and special New Year gift.  



Besides the competition, all the teams have explored the fantastic cultural journey in the city, such as Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin Polarland and Central Avenue.



The teams spent the New Year Celebration Gala together, on which occasion they appreciated an abundant variety of performances, highlighted by the aerobics, folk dance and martial arts performance; learning to speak Chinese and tasting the famous local snack sugar-coated haws; while their wonderful chorus performance of Russian song Katiusza and Polish song Szanta Narciarska has dazzled everyone.