S. Korea wins first-ever Winter AG biathlon gold

South Korea added five medals at the 2025 Winter Asian Games in Harbin on Tuesday, including its first-ever gold medal in biathlon.

Ekaterina Avvakumova, a Russian-born biathlete, who became a naturalized South Korean in 2017, finished first in the women's 7-point-5 kilometer biathlon sprint event, giving Team Korea their 12th gold medal overall.

The top podium finish marks the first time a South Korean has won a Winter Asian Games gold in the sport.

South Korea also finished with two silver and two bronze in speed skating on the day, with Lee Na-hyun winning her fourth medal in Harbin.

On Wednesday, the women's figure skating event kicks off with its short program, with the South Korean women's curling team looking to continue its success, this time against the Philippines.

South Korea is second in the medal standings with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze, for a total of 35 medals.