Australia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February.[1][2] This will mark the debut of the country at the Asian Winter Games, however its athletes are not eligible to win any medals, as the team is classified as guest competitors.[3]

Australia at the
2017 Asian Winter Games
IOC codeAUS
NOCAustralian Olympic Committee
in Sapporo and Obihiro
19–26 February
Competitors30 in 3 sports
Flag bearer Deanna Lockett(Opening Ceremony) Jakara Anthony(Closing Ceremony)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Asian Winter Games appearances

Australia's team of 30 athletes (18 men and 12 women) is scheduled to compete in three sports (eight disciplines).[3][4] The number of athletes was later reduced to 30.[5][6] The team consists mostly of developmental athletes, mixed with some who are expected to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.[7][8]

On 18 February 2017 it was announced that short track speed skater Deanna Lockett would be the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.[9]

Competitors

The following table lists the Australian delegation per sport and gender.

SportMenWomenTotal
Alpine skiing 112
Biathlon 224
Cross-country skiing 213
Figure skating 336
Freestyle skiing 224
Short track speed skating 516
Speed skating 101
Snowboarding 224
Total181230

Alpine skiing
Main article: Alpine skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's alpine skiing delegation consists of two athletes, one male and one female.[5]

Athlete Event Run 1 Run 2 Total
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Liam Michael Men's lalom
Men's giant slalom
Zanna Farrell Women's slalom
Women's giant slalom

Biathlon
Main article: Biathlon at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's biathlon team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.[5]

Men
  • Jeremy Flanagan
  • Damon Morton
Women
  • Jillian Colebourn
  • Darcie Morton

Cross-country skiing
Main article: Cross-country skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's cross-country skiing team consists of three athletes, two men and one woman.[5]

Men
Woman
  • Casey Wright

Figure skating
Main article: Figure skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's figure skating team consists of six athletes.[10]

Athlete(s) Event SP/SD FS/FD Total
Points Rank Points Rank Points Rank
Brendan Kerry Men's
Kailani Craine Ladies
Paris Stephens / Matthew Dodds Pairs
Matilda Friend / William Badaoui Ice dancing 42.56 6 63.42 6 105.98 6

Freestyle skiing
Main article: Freestyle skiing at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's freestyle skiing team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.[5]

Men
  • Ben Matsumoto
  • Cooper Woods-Topalovic
Women

Short track speed skating
Main article: Short track speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's short track speed skating team consists of six athletes, five men and one woman.[5]

Men
  • Pierre Boda
  • Denali Blunden
  • Keanu Blunden
  • Alex Bryant
  • Andy Jung
Woman

Speed skating
Main article: Speed skating at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's speed skating squad consists of one male athlete.[5]

Men
  • Joshua Capponi

Snowboarding
Main article: Snowboarding at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

Australia's snowboarding team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.[5]

Alpine
Athlete Event Run 1 Run 2 Total
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Nicholas Masjuk Men's giant slalom 1:02.51 19 50.02 17 1:52.53 17
Men's slalom 51.80 19 42.66 15 1:34.46 15
Christian De Oliveira Men's giant slalom 55.61 10 46.12 9 1:41.73 10
Men's slalom 44.06 12 37.09 8 1:21.15 9
Millie Bongiorno Women's giant slalom 1:01.55 6 53.58 8 1:55.13 8
Women's slalom 49.40 8 43.12 7 1:32.52 8


Halfpipe

References
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  2. "OCA welcomes record number of teams, athletes to Sapporo 2017". ocasia.org/. Olympic Council of Asia. 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. "Australia to send 34 athletes to OCA's 8th Asian Winter Games Sapporo 2017". aroundtherings.com/. Around the Rings. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  4. "2017 Sapporo AWG sport entries by NOC". sapporo2017.org. 16 December 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  5. "Thirty Australians selected for Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games". corporate.olympics.com.au. Australian Olympic Committee. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  6. Pavitt, Michael (22 December 2016). "Australia reveal 30 athlete team for Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games". Insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  7. Cullen, Glenn (22 December 2016). "Aussie athletes set for Asian Winter Games". Sydney, Australia. Australian Associated Press. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  8. Jeffery, Nicole (22 December 2016). "Winter Games hit hard as Olympic sports face further funding cuts". The Australian. Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  9. "Lockett named Australian flagbearer for Asian Winter Games". owia.org/. Olympic Winter Institute of Australia. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  10. "Ice Skating Australia announces Nominations to Asian Winter Games". isa.org.au. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
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