China News Service, Zhengzhou, September 25th (Cheng Hang) On September 24th, Henan Province and Russia's Samara Oblast celebrated the 25th anniversary of the online Go Friendship Exchange Tournament.
Han Mingyu, Acting Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Kazan, congratulated Henan Province on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the relationship between Henan Province and Samara Region.
Sherbachova, director of the Samara State Foreign Affairs Bureau, said that Henan Province and Samara State have a long history of exchanges and a stable friendly relationship.
The Chinese and foreign language series "The Source of China·Henan Stories" presented by Henan shows the potential of Henan's culture, economy and other aspects. The Samara State Foreign Affairs Bureau plans to donate the series to Primakov's public diplomacy and international relations at the University of Samara Center, let more people know and love Henan.
We are also very grateful to all parties for their efforts and participation in bringing a wonderful online Go exchange.
Leonov, Vice President of Samara University, expressed his gratitude for the book donation. It is of great significance that the Russian side of the Go Friendship Exchange Tournament is located in Samara University.
Ma Yufeng, deputy director of the Henan Provincial Sports Bureau, said that Henan has a good foundation for the Go masses, and has cultivated a large number of Go talents for my country and the world.
It is hoped that the two sides will take this event as an opportunity to further strengthen sports interaction and exchanges including the game of Go.
Ma Wang, President of Henan Weiqi Association, introduced the development of Weiqi in Henan Province and the profound cultural heritage of Weiqi.
Bechkov, chairman of the Samara Go Association, said that there are many Go enthusiasts in Samara, and he is very happy to be able to communicate with Henan chess players.
Afterwards, 16 chess players from the two places played a game online, and the two sides fought very fiercely on the chessboard.
In the end, the Henan Provincial Team won 6 games and the Samara State Team won 2 games.
This year coincides with the "Sino-Russian Sports Exchange Year" and is also the 25th anniversary of Henan Province and Samara Prefecture.
Although the two sides are thousands of miles apart, they use chess as an intermediary to enhance mutual understanding and deepen traditional friendship.
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