Australia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games
| Australia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games |
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| IOC code | AUS | ||||||||
| NOC | Australian Olympic Committee | ||||||||
| in Sapporo and Obihiro February 19–26 |
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| Competitors | 30 in 3 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer |
Deanna Lockett(Opening Ceremony) Jakara Anthony(Closing Ceremony) |
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Deanna Lockett(Opening Ceremony)
Australia is scheduled to compete in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. 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.
Australia's team of 30 athletes (18 men and 12 women) is scheduled to compete in three sports (eight disciplines). The amount of athletes was later reduced to 30. The team consists mostly of developmental athletes, mixed with some who are expected to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
On February 18, 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.
The following table lists the Australian delegation per sport and gender.
Australia's alpine skiing delegation consists of two athletes, one male and one female.
Australia's biathlon team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.
Australia's cross-country skiing team consists of three athletes, two men and one woman.
Australia's figure skating team consists of six athletes.
Australia's freestyle skiing team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.
Australia's short track speed skating team consists of six athletes, five men and one woman.
Australia's speed skating squad consists of one male athlete.
Australia's snowboarding team consists of four athletes, two men and two women.
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