On May 10, the inaugural meeting of the Organizing Committee of the 2024 World Beach Handball Championship was held in Pingtan . Wang Tao, director of the Handball Baseball and Softball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Chinese Handball Association, Dong Jinsong, deputy secretary of the party group and deputy director of the Fujian Provincial Sports Bureau, and Chen Xunming, member of the Party Working Committee and deputy director of the Management Committee of Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, attended the conference. The relevant persons in charge of the Chinese Handball Association, the Fujian Handball Association, the Tourism, Culture and Sports Bureau of the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone and the heads of relevant participating units in Pingtan attended the conference.
Since 2023, under the care and guidance of the Handball Baseball and Softball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of China and the Fujian Provincial Sports Bureau, the Chinese Handball Association, the Management Committee of Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone and the Fujian Handball Association have actively communicated with the International Handball Federation, done a good job in the inspection and reception of the FIH in China, and successfully bid for the 2024 World Beach Handball Championships.
Since the successful bidding, all participating units of the event have always devoted themselves to the preparatory work of the event with full enthusiasm, high standards and high standards. Today, the official establishment of the organizing committee marks a new stage in the preparation of this international competition.
At the meeting, Wei Yuyu, Minister of the Youth Department of the Handball Baseball and Softball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, read out the list of the organizing committee of the event, the Fujian Handball Association reported on the preparations for the 2024 World Beach Handball Championship, and the Pingtan Bureau of Tourism, Culture and Sports made a supplementary report. Subsequently, the meeting gave a detailed introduction to the organizational structure, job responsibilities and next work plan of the organizing committee. According to the sector and business needs, the organizing committee has set up a number of professional departments; According to the requirements of the schedule and time node, a detailed work plan was formulated. To ensure that the work of the event is carried out in an orderly manner.
Chen Xunming, member of the Party Working Committee and deputy director of the Management Committee of Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, pointed out in his speech that first of all, he would like to thank the Chinese Handball Association, the Provincial Sports Bureau, and the International Handball Federation for their trust in Pingtan . Secondly, he asked the relevant departments of Pingtan to do a good job in the implementation and implementation of the follow-up work with high standards and high efficiency in accordance with the spirit of the meeting. In addition, it is hoped that the organizing committee will do a good job in the details of service, continue to clarify the division of labor, and fine operation in the work, so as to increase the sense of gain and value of the participating athletes, and serve the event and global visitors with professional standards. Finally, it is necessary to do a good job in publicity, reflect the image of the international tourism island through the event, show the style of Pingtan and show the vigorous heartbeat of China's new era.
Dong Jinsong, deputy secretary of the party group and deputy director of the Fujian Provincial Sports Bureau, said that he would first express his sincere gratitude to the Handball Baseball and Softball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, the Management Committee of Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone and industry associations for their trust and support. In the follow-up work, he requested, first, to strengthen the organization and leadership, and do a good job in the preparation of the event. The organizing committee should have a clear division of labor, operate efficiently, and provide a strong guarantee for the event. The second is to adhere to the bottom-line thinking and strengthen safety awareness. From the two aspects of the event itself and the surrounding area, we should do a good job in safety work in an all-round way, and do a good job in emergency plans and disposal measures. The third is to show the spirit of sportsmanship and reflect a new look. In addition to the competition, this event is also a window for Pingtan and Fujian to display to the outside world. It is necessary to integrate the spirit of sportsmanship with the achievements of development and do a good job in international publicity.
Finally, Wang Tao, director of the Handball Baseball and Softball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Chinese Handball Association, requested in his speech that all participating units of the event should improve their political positions and attach great importance to them ideologically. This event is not only a stage for sports competition, but also a platform for cultural exchanges. Director Wang Tao pointed out that the Fujian Handball Association is a member unit of the Chinese Handball Association that has the courage to take responsibility and is professional and enthusiastic. It is hoped that the Fujian Handball Association will continue to maintain professionalism and efficiency in the follow-up event work and serve the 2024 World Beach Handball Championships. In addition, Director Wang Tao said that all units should work together to provide professional guarantee and support for the event. It is necessary to show a more open and confident image of China through the event, and ensure that the event will be a beach handball event with Chinese characteristics, Pingtan style, world standard and splendid with a high sense of political responsibility.
The participants said that they would actively support the work of the organizing committee and contribute to the success of the event. We believe that with the careful organization of the organizing committee and the joint efforts of all walks of life, the 2024 World Beach Handball Championship will be a complete success and add new luster to China's sports industry.