Over recent years, Shanxi's athletes have performed brilliantly in a number of national and international events.

During the 2024-25 National Alpine Skiing Championships, for instance, Shanxi athlete Liu Juntong won gold in the men's downhill event. And during the 2024-25 National Cross-Country Skiing Championships, the Shanxi team garnered one silver and two bronze medals.

After winning a gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Su continued to win at a number of international events in the years to follow.

Younger athletes have continued to contribute to the development of Shanxi's winter sports. At the 2025 China Youth Ice Hockey Tournament held in Harbin from Feb 8 to 10, the Shanxi U10 team — consisting of athletes less than 10 years old — won.

Shanxi residents were not entirely surprised with the performance, as they think enthusiasm and tradition at the grassroots level are crucial to foster top athletes.