It's even more lively!, More stylish, in the third year of "boarding"
Shanghai, a city built and thriving by water, once again welcomes the arrival of the self-developed water brand competition - the 2023 Shanghai Rowing Open.
The Cambridge University Rowing Team, Oxford Brooks University Rowing Team, Australian National Rowing Team, as well as strong domestic teams such as Shanghai, Shandong, and Jiangsu with some national team members, took the lead in rowing to compete for the championship in the elite group. In the end, the Cambridge University Rowing Team and the Australian National Rowing Team became the big winners, winning first place in the men's and women's groups of the eight person single sculls with helmsman events.
Cambridge University Rowing Team Men's Team
Australian National Rowing Women's Team
This year's competition has been upgraded and expanded, especially with the addition of elite teams, creating a large stage for domestic and international rowing team exchanges, and providing citizens with the opportunity to observe the world's high-level rowing team's style.
The track is great, the competition is beautiful, and Shanghai is beautiful - this is the feeling that people mentioned the most during the journalist's interview with the team members and audience.
This year's competition has been upgraded and expanded, especially with the addition of elite teams, creating a large stage for domestic and international rowing team exchanges, and providing citizens with the opportunity to observe the world's high-level rowing team's style.
"This is not only my first time 'boarding', but also my first time in Asia. Many of our team members are like this. This game is also our first official match of the season!" said Sean Hayes of the Cambridge University Rowing Team. The reporter learned that the Cambridge University Rowing Team and Oxford Brooks University Rowing Team had just gathered in Shanghai a few weeks before their arrival, and "boarding" was their first game of the season.
Even with so many "firsts", these foreign teams attach great importance to "boarding", which can be said to be no less than any major competition. On that day, all the teams worked hard, and as the starting whistle sounded, the oars moved together, chopping through the waves. On the Suhe racetrack, rowing boats are like slender and light bamboo swords courageously advancing forward. The fiercely competitive "water racing" not only pushed the competition to its climax, but also attracted cheers and applause from the audience on the shore.
Hayes used "madness" to describe the "boarding" track after the race. He told reporters that before coming to Cambridge University, he had studied at Harvard University and rowed on the Thames River in London and the Charles River in the United States. "But the track here is completely different. You know, although we focus on rowing during the race, the track here is really amazing. I hope to come here again in the future to compete."
Even with so many "firsts", these foreign teams attach great importance to "boarding", which can be said to be no less than any major competition. On that day, all the teams worked hard, and as the starting whistle sounded, the oars moved together, chopping through the waves. On the Suhe racetrack, rowing boats are like slender and light bamboo swords courageously advancing forward. The fiercely competitive "water racing" not only pushed the competition to its climax, but also attracted cheers and applause from the audience on the shore.
Hayes used "madness" to describe the "boarding" track after the race. He told reporters that before coming to Cambridge University, he had studied at Harvard University and rowed on the Thames River in London and the Charles River in the United States. "But the track here is completely different. You know, although we focus on rowing during the race, the track here is really amazing. I hope to come here again in the future to compete."
"Boarding the boat", a familiar feeling
"My little sisters didn't make an appointment, so I'm so envious." At the riverside trail in front of Cherry Valley, one of the viewing areas, Aunt Wang, 68, took her mobile phone to record the current situation of the race. "The rowing is very smart, so are you!" She sent a WeChat message to her family group, with several beautiful photos attached.
As in previous years, this competition has 5 observation points along the Suzhou River track. Of course, the entire 4.2 kilometer race track along the coast has become a "natural" stand. Although rain occasionally falls today, many citizens still stop by the shore to enjoy this exciting and "familiar" water race.
Familiarity comes from emotions towards this track. The Suzhou River bridges, which are full of historical imprints, along with the most classic historical buildings such as the Postal Museum, Sihang Warehouse, and Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, and the Shanghai style atmosphere, are the memories of countless Shanghai people on the "boat racing" track. At the same time, after years of management, the Suzhou River has become a public space suitable for business, living, entertainment, and tourism along the "boat racing" track. "I have become accustomed to taking a walk on the Suzhou River fitness trail after dinner." "Every time my family and friends come, I take them to take a walk and share this beautiful scenery." "The ecological environment is really good now, there are many waterfowl here, and wild egrets and egrets have flown over."
A colleague who interviewed "rowing" every year couldn't help but sigh, "This competition has already integrated into the lives of Shanghai people, and is subtly bringing the spark of rowing and the vitality of this city into the hearts of more people."
