Long winds and waves will sometimes hang directly on the clouds and sails to the sea. This is a new event that belongs to Chinese rowing, and it is also a new stage for Chinese rowers to realize their dreams. On the afternoon of October 23, the first Shanghai Rowing Open kicked off on the banks of the Suzhou River, and 46 rowing teams from all over the country met with Wu Songjiang to stage a grand scene of thousands of sails.
The Hubei rowing team won the men's and women's eight-person single pulp professional group double champion, becoming the biggest winner of the first "boating". As a veteran domestic rowing team, in the past National Games, the Hubei rowing team won 7 gold medals, and the team in this competition was almost the original team of the National Games. "It was a lot of fun to experience this kind of track with more corners for the first time, but of course there were certain challenges." Song Jiayi, the helmsman of the Hubei men's rowing team, said that the key to winning lies in "the upper and lower hearts".
The Shanghai women's rowing team finished second in the competition. At the Tokyo Olympic Games, Shanghai rowers Chen Yunxia and Zhang Ling's outstanding performances in the women's four-a-side double sculls event are still fresh in people's memories, and in this competition, the Shanghai women's rowing team also played well. "To be honest, we didn't expect to achieve this result," Zhou Ziquan, oarsman of the Shanghai women's rowing team, said frankly, "We originally participated in the competition with a heavy sense of participation, but we didn't expect to achieve such a good result, which is very surprising." ”
The paddles sway white waves, and youth is unleashed. From Beijing to Shanghai, from the Pearl River to the Yellow River, the youth duel between the rowing teams of colleges and universities around the world is a beautiful scenery. Peking University, Shangjiao, Tongji, Zhongshan, all famous schools compete on the Suzhou River, racing out of the youthful spirit, racing out of the youth style. Shanghai Jiao Tong University won the men's eight-man single sculls with helmsman college group championship, Tongji University World League Row rowing team folded the mixed eight-man single sculls with the helmsman laurels, and the Shanghai double males guarded the glory of the host.
Friendship first, competition second. Rowing is more about strength and skill than unity and cooperation. Interestingly, in the group photo session of the champion team, the Shanghai Jiaotong Grand Boat Team generously invited another "Jiaotong University", the Xi'an Jiaotong Grand Boat Team, to take a group photo on the same stage to show the good friendship between the two alumni. "Xi'an Jiaotong University and Shanghai Jiaotong University were originally 'one family', and this time the family can compete together, which is a very exciting and very kind feeling." Zhan Qirui, the helmsman of the Xi'an Jiaotong rowing team, told reporters.
Cheering and passionate photography, The Shanghai citizens who watched the game also became the "protagonists" outside the venue. Even the experienced rowers were surprised, "I have participated in rowing-related events many times in the past, but the first time I met so many spectators to watch the race, I even made myself a little 'nervous'." "Waibaidu Bridge, Zhapu Road Bridge, Sichuan Road Bridge, before the game began, the audience was weaving, igniting the enthusiasm of the arena."
Xu Dehua watched the game at the scene. The 60-year-old "old audience" witnessed the change of Suzhou Creek, "Suzhou Creek is the mother river of Shanghai." Over the past few years, Suzhou Creek has become better and better managed. After learning the news of 'getting on the boat', I also came to watch it today. "Once a kayaker enthusiast, Xu Dehua has a special rowing complex. Today, when she saw many young rowers appear on the suzhou riverside, she was full of emotions, "I hope that this event will be vigorous and prosperous, so that more people can join in." ”
As the sun sets, the sunset is red. The Suzhou Creek floated in gold, and the last group of club rowing teams sailed to the finish line with the sunset. In the blink of an eye, the light boat has exceeded 10,000 buildings. After the race on the 24th, the first "boating" will come to an end, but the story of rowing in Shanghai will never end.
Column Editor-in-Chief: Chen Hua Text Editor: Chen Hua Title Image Source: Haishar
Source: Author: Ling Xianzhe Yao Qinyi