Source: Qinhuangdao Daily Reporter: Sun Xuemei
On the morning of August 27th, the 2018 National Sailing Championships opened in Beidaihe New District. More than 200 sailors from 23 cities and clubs gathered in the beautiful coastal city of Qinhuangdao. During the 8-day competition, the competitors fought fiercely. This is also the highest level of professional competition held in Qinhuangdao in recent years. Zhang Ruishu, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, announced the opening of the event. Sun Lijun, Vice Chairman of the Municipal Committee of CPPCC, attended the opening ceremony.
The event was hosted by the China Yachting and Windsurfing Association, the Provincial Sports Bureau and the Municipal Government, undertaken by the Municipal Sports Bureau, the Beidaihe New District Management Committee, and the Provincial Water Sports Management Center. The competition is divided into male and female 470, men's laser, female laser Radial, men's Finn, male and female 49er, Nacra 17 mixed, male and female topper.
The Sailing Championship is one of the highest level professional events in the country. In order to give more opportunities for elite athletes in the country, with active development of domestic sailing, the championship gradually opens its door wider with less restrictions, attracting more and more athletes to participate in. The city has high-quality sea conditions, stable wind direction and continuous wind power. It is recognized by the industry as one of the seven major water zones for the world's water sports competitions. The sailing event was held in our city, which provided an important platform for the exchange and development of sailing athletes and sailing enthusiasts.
Sun Lijun expressed warm welcome to the athletes and referees who came to Qinhuangdao to participate in the competition. She said that Qinhuangdao is the only city in China that has co-organized both the Olympic Games and the Asian Games. It has comprehensive hardware facilities, an enshusiastic mass foundation and rich experiences in running games. The superior sea conditions are favored by the majority of sea sports enthusiasts. In recent years, Qinhuangdao has focused on promoting the Olympic spirit, exploring the Olympic legacy, establishing a strategic concept of building a sports city, and constantly exploring the development approaches of sports + tourism + leisure. It has successfully hosted more than 100 international and domestic events, such as the World Women's Boxing Championships, the National Youth Sunshine Sports Conference, and Qinhuangdao International Marathon, and has won high praises from vips and athletes from different fields and games.