Shenyang hosts alpine skiing contest

The 2019 "Shengjing Cup" China Liaoning National Media Workers' Alpine Skiing Invitational Tournament & the First Shenyang International Youth Skiing Invitational Tournament opened at Shenyang Northeastern Asia Skiing Resort in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Feb 23. More than 200 competitors participated in the event, including media workers from across the country and youth skiers from 21 countries including the United States, Russia, and Japan. The event was held in response to the national goal of getting 300 million people to participate in winter sports. [Photo/VCG]

Representatives from different countries pictured during the opening ceremony of the skiing event in Shenyang, Feb 23 [Photo/VCG]