Today (October 15) at 8 a.m
The 3rd Caohu Golden Autumn International Dragon Boat Race
and Yangtze River Delta Dragon Boat Invitational Race
The gong was sounded in Caohu Wetland Park
Shen Zhidong, Secretary of Xiangcheng District CPC Committee, Xie Fei, Deputy Secretary-General of Suzhou Municipal Government, Que Mingqing, Director of Suzhou Municipal Sports Bureau, Zhang Wei, Deputy Secretary of Xiangcheng District Party Committee and Mayor of Xiangcheng District, Qu Lingni, Director of the Standing Committee of Xiangcheng District People's Congress, Ge Yuhong, Chairman of the CPPCC Xiangcheng District, and Dai Xing, Deputy Mayor of Wuxi Xishan District Government attended the event.
At the event, 77 dragon boat teams from home and abroad, a total of 1,606 athletes swung oars and waves, attracting more than 10,000 spectators to gather on the shores of Caohu Lake.
Since its inception, relying on the unique location advantages and natural ecological endowments of the Jiangsu-Jiangsu Cooperation Zone, the Caohu Golden Autumn International Dragon Boat Race has become a beautiful business card for promoting traditional culture, promoting international exchanges and enhancing the city's reputation.
Opening ceremony
Zhang Wei said in his speech that the words "race for return", "competition" and "water grabbing" project strong cohesion, centripetal force and appeal, and show the dragon boat culture of striving for the upstream and forging ahead, which is very consistent with the hard work of Xiangcheng to climb the waves and forge ahead. It is hoped that all athletes will compete in style, level and friendship with high morale. I hope that all friends will often come to Xiangcheng to take a walk, take a look, chase dreams with us, work hard together, and witness the construction of Xiangcheng "dual centers" from "upward" to "trendy", and from "vision" to "real scene".
The athlete/referee representative takes the oath
▲The referee takes the oath
▲Athletes take the oath
The faucet puts the finishing touch
Leaders of the four sets of teams in the district participated in the activity.
Match site
The dragon boat drum sounded again in Caohu
As the gong sounds
This year's Dragon Boat Race has officially started!!
On the surface of the lake, the drums are stirring, and the dragon's head is up and down
One by one, the "dragon" splits forward
On the shore, cheers and cheers rise and fall one after another...
This year, there are 9 more teams than in the previous edition
The total number increased by 242
It is divided into two sections: competition group and performance group
The participating teams include state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, social organizations, government agencies and foreign enterprises, and the Yangtze River Delta team and foreign teams were also invited. The rich participating teams not only reflect the influence of this Caohu Golden Autumn International Dragon Boat Race, but also enhance the viewing of the event and open a new situation of national fitness.
Match site
The teams worked together to race together
Show a determination to give it your all
and a courageous gesture
The champion is out
After the preliminary round and the final competition
The champion teams of each category are born
congratulate
12-man dragon boat 300m straight race men's category
Champion: Huangqiao Street Future Factory Team
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12-person dragon boat 300m straight race, women's category
Champion: Kunshan Development Zone Xingqian Li Sports Team
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22-person dragon boat 300m straight race open group
Champion: Aishiro SWAT Team
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12-person dragon boat 300m straight race Yangtze River Delta group
Champion: Perzan Holdings Ascending Dragon Boat Team
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22-person dragon boat 300m straight race junior category
Champion: National Guest Little Warrior Dragon Boat Team
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Besides
Other awards were also announced
The atmosphere was intense
Wonderful activities
Take the race as a medium, and meet friends with the boat
This year's Caohu Golden Autumn International Dragon Boat Race
In addition to having wonderful dragon boat racing
It also focuses on the two major IPs of "water sports + outdoor leisure"
A series of themed activities were exhibited
From October 14th to 15th, the "Cao" Flow Life Carnival with the theme of "'Cao' Lake Life, Longteng 'Lake' Leap" was held in Caohu Wetland Park for two consecutive days.
A series of sailing performances such as sailing on the water are dazzling, the RV life experience tour and the camping market to enjoy Tesco have created a strong outdoor living atmosphere, and the "Non-genetic Heritage Handicraft Exhibition" allows culture + sports to collide with new sparks. In addition, there are derivative activities such as dragon boat forest live food club, float cosplay cruise around the lake, online dragon boat mini games and so on, so that the public can participate in and enjoy it in addition to watching exciting competitions.
(Source: Xiangcheng Today)