Harbin_Sport_University
Harbin Sport University
University in Harbin, China
Harbin Sport University (Chinese: 哈尔滨体育学院; pinyin: Hā'ěrbīn Tǐyù Xuéyuàn), also known as the Harbin Institute of Physical Education or HIPE,[1][2][3] is a university in Harbin, China, working with research on health and sports.
In 2015, the announcement of a new Olympic winter sports center was made, to be set up at Harbin Sport University.[4]
The Harbin Sport University is one of the initiators and main heads of the China Bandy Federation.[5] Most of the players in the China national bandy team are students at Harbin Sport University.[6] The university is also providing support for ice hockey in China by educating young players and developing the coaching program for the Chinese Ice Hockey Association.[7]
The Harbin Sport University Stadium is an ice sports venue with a capacity of 6,000. It served as a venue for the B Division of the 2018 Bandy World Championship.[8]