Due to financial
difficulties, India had to give up the privilege of hosting the
2nd Winter Asian Games. The inaugural host city, Sapporo, the
winter sports capital of Asia, came in to rescue. In addition to
the last Winter Games, Chinese Taipei, Philippines and Iran made
entries to bring the total number of participating countries / NOCs
to 10. In medal tally, order was the same before, Japan, China
and South Korea. China showcased its supremacy in Ice Hockey by
winning gold consecutively. For enhancing Asian solidarity,
international goodwill was encouraged at the Friendship Square
located at the Athletes? Village.