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Shengsi Hosts the 4th Ocean Games in Zhejiang Province
Spanning from May to June, this month-long
competition has significantly boosted attention towards Zhejiang's burgeoning
marine economy and island tourism.
On May 18th, the Ocean Games kicked off with a
spectacular opening ceremony themed "Sailing to the Sea." The event
seamlessly blended sports, tourism, and island leisure, offering participants
not only the thrill of marine sports, but also a deep dive into the local
marine culture.
The competition featured 15 diverse events focusing
on the beach, island circuit as well as the sea itself, including cycling,
trail walking, beach volleyball/soccer/tug of war/frisbee, sailing, sea
fishing, surfing, paddle boarding and open water swimming.
This year, the Games fully leveraged Shengsi's
abundant marine resources, introducing new Olympic sports such as
kiteboarding and coastal rowing sprints. These additions aligned the event more
closely with international standards. Furthermore, as a comprehensive ocean
sports event combining competitive sports with national fitness activities, the
organizing committee included accessible and entertaining events like beach
volleyball, island trail walking, and paddle boarding. Also included, as a
demonstration event, was the Olympic Sport of kite surfing with their
kites providing a colourful backdrop to the marvellous opening ceremony.
Zhoushan, the host venue, is home to
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, the largest port in the Far East and the world's leading
port for cargo throughput for 14 consecutive years. Positioned at the nexus of
the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, it
connects over 600 ports across the world in more than 190 countries and
regions. Hosting the Ocean Games in Zhoushan, a major comprehensive sports
event in Zhejiang Province, highlights the integration of marine sports
with island resources. This fusion of culture, tourism, and sports not only
offers a new business model for Shengsi's marine economy but also sets a
precedent for Zhejiang Province in exploring the transformation and
upgrading of its marine industry.
Under the sunshine and gentle sea breeze, competing
on a picturesque beach is a pleasant and wonderful experience, remarked
one participant, who brought the family to Shengsi for a unique island
vacation.
The 4th Zhejiang Ocean Games have successfully
showcased the charm of Zhejiang's marine culture, promoting a vibrant
marine economy and positioning Shengsi as a premier destination for marine
sports and tourism while providing a glimpse of the archipelago's potential as
a sports and leisure Mecca.
Image Credit: © The 4th
Zhejiang Ocean Games
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