The Philippines curling team has been rocking it in China, claiming the tropical country’s first Asian Winter Games medal with a victory in the men’s final against South Korea.

Under the theme "Spring Warms Harbin, Love Inspires Asia," the hour-long closing ceremony celebrated the unifying power of winter sports as the continental event returned to China's "Ice City" for the second time since its first hosting in 1996.

China topped the final medal table at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin with a record haul on Friday but its delegation's head stressed the need for improvement if the country is to be competitive at the highest level.