Li Minglin (L) of China and Vladislav Kovalyov of Kazakhstan compete during the Cross-Country Skiing men's 10km free match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Uda Takatsugu of Japan competes during the Cross-Country Skiing men's 10km free match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Thanatip Bunrit of Thailand competes during the Cross-Country Skiing men's 10km free match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Olzhas Klimin of Kazakhstan reacts after the Cross-Country Skiing men's 10km free match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)