Attracting over a hundred young athletes from across the country to participate, this high-level championship is held in Lake Meilan, featuring kayaking and youth athletes
On August 12, 2023, the China Sports Lottery National Youth Kayak Championship opened on the banks of Meilan Lake in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai. As the highest standard competition in the national youth kayak field, this tournament is hosted by the China Canoe Association and supported by the Shanghai Yacht Sports Association, attracting outstanding youth kayak athletes from all over the country to participate.
The competition consists of four categories: U11, U13, U15, and U18. 144 contestants from 19 participating teams will compete fiercely in each category for 2 days, demonstrating superb skills, excellent teamwork, and perseverance to compete for the championship honor. During the competition, the audience can not only enjoy the exciting competition, but also experience the athletes' spirit of hard work and professional level up close by the lake. A series of colorful activities and interactions were set up at the competition site, allowing the audience and athletes to enjoy the water sports feast together.
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It is reported that all hotel rooms at the Meilan Lake International Convention Center have been sold out during the competition, and the booking volume of surrounding hotels has also significantly increased. This competition not only promotes the development of kayak sports, but also drives the development of the surrounding tourism industry. The relevant person in charge of Baoshan District Sports Bureau stated that in the next step, Baoshan District will continue to introduce high-level and high-energy sports events. By actively introducing branded events, it will promote the linkage between sports and tourism, hotels, commerce, scenic areas, etc., better play the driving role of sports in cultural and tourism consumption, make "sports+" a new fashion, and provide strong impetus for the development of Baoshan City.