Half Masu River plays the "Water Symphony"! Suzhou River City Dragon Boat International Invitational Tournament Successfully Ends Team | Dragon Boat | International

Release time:Apr 13, 2024 22:08 PM

On June 18, the "Industrial Bank Cup" 2023 China Dragon Boat Open and the 19th Shanghai Suzhou Creek City Dragon Boat International Invitational Tournament came to an end in the waters of Suzhou Creek COSCO Liangwan City · Mengqing Garden. On the banks of the Su River with beautiful scenery, 52 high-level dragon boat teams at home and abroad played a "water symphony" that braves the wind and waves and strives for the first place ".

High level teams gather in Putuo to tell the story of the Shanghai style dragon boat

Suzhou River is not only the mother river of Shanghai, but also the mother river of Putuo. In the newly built world-class waterfront area of the "Half Masu River", 52 participating teams paddled on the happy riverbank and experienced the livable, competitive, and healthy vitality of the Half Masu River.

A number of high-level teams participated in the Putuo leg of the China Dragon Boat Open. Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, Lecong Louvre Dragon Boat Team, Cangnanba, Wenzhou and other inferior teams once participated in the international dragon boat race on behalf of the country. More high-level athletes, such as the National Games champion, participated in the race. The Shanghai Suzhou Creek City Dragon Boat International Invitational Tournament has welcomed many overseas teams once again after four years. Not only the Philippine and Malaysian dragon boat teams "crossed the sea", but also the dragon boat teams from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Macao, China competed together.

"The overall level of everyone is very high this time and the competition is very fierce. The track conditions for the race are very good, this is a track that can be marked with good results." Philippine canoe and kayak federation dragon boat team leader LeonoraEscollante said.

Half Masu River plays the "Water Symphony"! Suzhou River City Dragon Boat International Invitational Tournament Successfully Ends Team | Dragon Boat | International

The Malaysian Golden Arm Dragon Boat Team, which came from afar, started systematic training in the local area early on in order to achieve good results in this competition. On the 16th, when they first arrived at the competition water area, the team members were immediately attracted by the excellent competition environment. "The water here is clear, the banks are green, the river is smooth, and the scenery is beautiful. Rowing dragon boats on the Suzhou River feels very comfortable. Moreover, the atmosphere of the competition here is very strong. Whether it is water testing training or official competitions, there are many spectators along the coast cheering us, which feels great," said Yap Chee Kian, a Malaysian team member.

Dragon boat teams from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Macao gathered in Putuo, Shanghai, making this traditional Dragon Boat Festival event more meaningful for reunion. "This is my eighth time coming to Shanghai, and every time I come, there is a feeling of returning home. Compared to four years ago, there have been many changes in recent years, and the scenery on both sides of the Suzhou River is amazing." Li Yantang, the leader of the dragon boat team of the Macau Canoe Association in China, said, "I still remember the first time I came to Shanghai in 1999 to participate in the 'Return Cup', which has special significance for us Macau citizens. It can be said that our relationship with Shanghai is particularly deep."

"The Dragon Boat Race on the Suzhou River during the Dragon Boat Festival is a continuation and inheritance of China's excellent traditional culture, a vivid display of the spirit of 'unity, hard work, and striving for excellence' in dragon boat racing, and a grand event to make friends from all over the world." Xiao Wengao, Deputy Secretary of the Putuo District Committee and District Government Mayor, talked about the significance of holding a dragon boat race in Putuo. "In recent years, Putuo District has taken the opportunity of the full connection of the 21 kilometer Suzhou River shoreline to carefully organize and successfully hold a series of high-quality events such as the Shanghai Suzhou River City Dragon Boat International Invitational, Shanghai Rowing City Elite, Shanghai Suzhou River Half Marathon, and e-sports Shanghai National Championships, achieving the goal of 'Walking on the South Bank'." "Get up, run on the north bank, row in the middle" has set up a display stage for the general public, dedicated a wonderful feast, and contributed Putuo's strength to Shanghai's construction as a globally renowned sports city

Passionate and warm, tell the story of humanistic dragon boat well

Experience the new vitality of Su River in the bustling Shanghai style. Putuo District has spread the charm of the Su River and Shanghai style culture to various parts of the world by hosting dragon boat races. As the protagonists of this competition, each dragon boat team and participating team members have written more heartwarming stories beyond passion.

The dragon boat team of Shanghai Information Technology School participated in the middle school group competition of this invitation competition. All members of this team come from Yunnan and benefit from the national targeted poverty alleviation policy. They came to Shanghai to study and formed a dragon boat team. "We hope to take the children of Yunnan to ride on the dragon boat of Suzhou River, allowing them to experience new things they have never encountered before and see a broader world." Yang Jun, a dragon boat team from Shanghai Information Technology School, said, "Poverty alleviation first supports intelligence." By participating in such activities, these Yunnan children have gained comprehensive improvement in knowledge, abilities, and ideals and beliefs. "

The Putuo District Disabled Health Integration Dragon Boat Team, led by torchbearer Jin Jing of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay overseas, competed against multiple overseas and Chinese Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan teams in a blue wave competition. Although unable to achieve a high ranking, Jin Jing is grateful that this team was able to eventually step on the Suzhou River. "There are many hearing-impaired athletes in our team who cannot hear drums or starting guns, but this dragon boat race has allowed us to integrate into the overall environment of healthy people in the country, which can be said to have helped promote the integration of disabled and healthy people." Jin Jing said, "Thank you to the Putuo District Disabled Persons' Federation and the Putuo District Sports Bureau for their cooperation and assistance, which has provided more opportunities and platforms for disabled sports teams, and also allowed more people to see the vigorous vitality and tenacious spirit of disabled and healthy teams."

The event also brought together the Shanghai Pink Angel Dragon Boat Team composed of patients recovering from breast cancer, the Antarctic Dragon Boat Team with the participation of the crew of the "Snow Dragon" and the polar scientific research team. The Putuo Dragon Boat Race, full of humanistic atmosphere, uses dragon boats as "carriages" and oars as "horses", with fast horses and whips writing the beautiful story of the golden waterway of the Half Masu River.

Dragon boat polishing Putuo's business card, telling the story of Putuo's sports well

Wave the oar of "riding the wind and breaking the waves", beat the drum of "working together", and establish the tide of "striving for excellence". The organizing committee of the competition carefully organized and planned, achieving a wonderful, safe, and high-quality dragon boat competition.

In terms of competition format, this competition has added a new 100 meter straight race on the basis of retaining the 200 meter and 500 meter straight race, further aligning with international standards and making it more competitive and ornamental. After a wonderful and intense competition, the Yuecong Luofugong Dragon Boat Team in Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, the Wanjiang South Science and Technology Dragon Boat Team in Dongguan, and the Dragon Boat Team in Shanghai Ocean University won the championship of the 2023 China Dragon Boat Open in men's group, women's group, and public group respectively; The Philippine Canoe and Kayak Federation dragon boat team won the open group championship of the 19th Shanghai Suzhou River City Dragon Boat International Invitational, while the Putuo District Education Bureau dragon boat team, Sanlin Town Chamber of Commerce dragon boat team, and Shanghai Taopu Middle School dragon boat team won the mixed group championship of the invitation.

After launching the online reservation viewing mini program in the early stage, some areas on the north bank of the water area of COSCO Two Bay City were opened for citizens to enjoy the exciting competition together. In just 2 days of booking time, nearly 10000 booking applications flooded in, showing the love of the people for this traditional dragon boat race.

At the same time, this year's organizing committee has further expanded its promotional channels, using camera language to tell the story of the dragon boat race and the Half Masu River. The "Foreigners Watching Half Matsu River" series of short videos invites three "foreigners" living in Shanghai to check in on the half Matsu River landmark, telling stories and emotions related to Suzhou River, Putuo Life, and Putuo Dragon Boat Race. Through domestic and overseas platforms, it helps to further break the boundaries of the "Putuo Dragon Boat" city's business card.

Dragon boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival have spread dragon boat culture throughout the world. In the world-class waterfront area of the Banmashu River, the Putuo Dragon Boat Race once again enters the daily lives of the people, composing the era value of dragon boat spirit. "Shanghai Putuo is not only rich in historical heritage, but also full of vitality. Putuo sports events are thriving due to the water, and with the successful holding of the Putuo Dragon Boat Race, we will continue to create a golden system for the half Matsu River sports competition with a full range of competitions, playing the moving movement of 'Shanghai style fireworks, Su River new vitality'." said Gu Weiling, Director of the Putuo District Sports Bureau in Shanghai.

12228 basketball dream chasers! In 2023, the MAGIC3 Mass Group came to an end, with 337 schools offering youth, sports, and schools

On August 18th, the Shanghai Sports Center, a "star venue" that witnessed the changes of the times and the countless glories of Chinese sports, welcomed the 2023 MAGIC3 Shanghai Youth Three on Three Super Basketball Tournament and the Shanghai Student Sunshine Sports League Three on Three Basketball Tournament Finals. In the summer of 2023, MAGIC3, this five-year "youthful promise", arrived as scheduled. This year, the public group of the competition attracted 3057 youth teams from 337 schools to register, with 12228 participants, showcasing the infinite charm and unique appeal of MAGIC3. After multiple rounds of selection in regional and regional competitions, it was ultimately decided that eight teams, male and female, each, would advance to the finals. The event will be held in Oriental Pearl TV Tower City Square, Xujiahui Sports Park, Shanghai Stadium, Songjiangguang

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In the post Winter Olympics era, are there still people interested in ice and snow sports? Recently, at the Jiading District Citizen Fitness Center, the 2023 "Industrial Bank Cup" Shanghai Urban Amateur League Shanghai Dry Land Curling Open Competition and the "All Jia Lai Competition" 2023 Jiading District Amateur League "Waigang Cup" Dry Land Curling Competition was lively. 14 representative teams and nearly 100 players from 12 streets and towns in Jiading District competed together, enjoying the "push and push" music of dry land curling. "The performance of the contestants is commendable. Compared to previous competitions, the strength of the participating teams has significantly improved, and the team members have a clearer and more thorough understanding of the arrangement and rules of curling." The chief referee of the competition, Wang Jue, once served as the curling event referee for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and gave high praise to the contestants. The champion team has added a new force and participated in dry land curling for the first time

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On June 11, Beishuiwan Sports Park, Juyuan New District, Jiading District, welcomed nearly 100 scientific and creative talents and their families from various scientific research institutes in Juyuan New area gathered here, and had a healthy and happy tennis weekend. On the same day, the 2023 "New five cities net World" tennis series kicked off in Jiading District Juyuan New District Beisuiwan Sports Park. Jiading Juyuan "Horse Tennis" fun match kicked off this series of activities. This year, the "New five cities net World" series of activities will enter five new cities in Shanghai to ignite citizens' enthusiasm for tennis with various forms and creative new activities. The series of activities of "immediate Tennis" established by Shanghai Tennis Association aims to expand the popularity of Shanghai tennis population, mainly for the zero base of tennis lovers.

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