[Explanation] On July 28th, the 2021 "Bank of China" National U12 Ice Hockey Competition hosted by the Chinese Ice Hockey Association and hosted by Xining Municipal People's Government and Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau was held at Xining Century Star Ice Sports Center.

More than 400 young hockey players from Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Qiqihar and other places gathered in Xining to compete in ice hockey strength.

This is another highest-level youth ice hockey competition in the country following the successful hosting of the national U12 ice hockey competition in Xining in 2020.

　　[Explanation] The reporter learned at the game that the main purpose of this tournament is to popularize ice hockey knowledge, introduce ice hockey players, and promote ice hockey.

In formulating the rules, in order to get closer to the characteristics of young athletes, relevant measures have been taken to allow joint team formation, a round-robin competition system, and non-stop timekeeping. At the same time, in order to dilute the principle of championship, the competition will be divided into a winning group and a talented group to encourage More young people participate in ice hockey.

　　[Concurrent] Wuhan National Team Coach Vlad

　　We also came here last year to participate in U12 and U series competitions, and this year we also hope that children can experience an ice hockey environment and gain some experience through this game.

　　[Explanation] At 10:30 in the morning, the first game of the match between Xining and Chongqing kicked off. The reporter saw that the young players were sliding on the field, controlling the ball, evading, and colliding in a stadium that was ten degrees below zero. Sweat has formed small ice beads. Since the Chongqing team members have not yet adapted to the high-altitude competition environment, they are still taking oxygen during the intermission.

　　[Explanation] After three stages of regular season and an extra time penalty game, the first match ended with Chongqing team's 3:2 victory over Xining team.

　　[Concurrent] Liang Xuanwei, a member of the Chongqing National Team

　　Playing here is very tired because of the environment, and sometimes I can’t breathe, but although we are tired, the result is still good, we still won the game.

　　[Commentary] The reporter saw that in addition to the sweaty little players on the court, the parents off the court were also particularly eye-catching. They were cheering for the children throughout the game and reminded them of their movement defects and key points during the intermission. , Before and after the game, we also need to assist the team members in putting on and taking off their equipment.

　　[Concurrent] Zhou Weiwei, the parent of the Xining team

　　Sending a child to learn ice hockey, one is to let him learn how to get along in the group, how to build up this sense of collective honor in the group, and how to fight for the group.

In addition, when dealing with this kind of conflict, because we all know that sometimes people are instinctively angry when they are hit by this kind of force like we sometimes. But, if you are in sports If we have such a conflict with an opponent, then how do children learn to calm their emotions, respect their opponents, and get along with them amicably? This is probably what we are considering.

　　[Explanation] With the approach of the Beijing Winter Olympics, more and more young people are participating in ice and snow sports.

The "Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Legacy Report (2020)" issued by the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee shows that the preparation of the Winter Olympics has a huge leading role in China's ice and snow sports. The 2020-2021 snow season, 31 across the country A total of 184 prefecture-level cities in three provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities have carried out more than 1,200 mass ice and snow events, and the number of people who directly participated and indirectly affected nearly 100 million people.

　　[Concurrent] Song Shan, coach of Chongqing National Team

　　Our children also did some intensive training before they came. Usually the children have relatively heavy studies, and it is not easy to be able to persist in playing ice hockey. We also want to add ourselves to China’s ice hockey career, including the 2022 Winter Olympics. A strength.

　　(Reported by reporter Zhou Ruichen from Xining, Qinghai)

Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]