Chinanews.com, Nujiang, January 2 (Xiong Jiaxin) On the 1st, the 2022 China Nujiang Kayak Wild Water Open Tiger Jump Challenge ended in Lushui City, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Kayakers from many provinces and cities in China gathered together Gather on the Nujiang River and challenge the dangerous torrents of the Nujiang River.
After two days of competition, Song Jiazhen and Wan Shunfang won the men's and women's single kayak championships in the short distance race, and Li Chuan and Lu Kai won the men's and women's single kayak championships in the short distance race. Li Shiwei, Song Jiazhen, Shi Xiaoxu, and Chen Shi won the 4-person inflatable boat championship in the distance race, Li Shiwei and Li Maoxian won the extreme kayak slalom men's and women's championships respectively, and the tiger jump challenge men's and women's single kayak The champions were won by Lu Shixiang and Wan Shunfang, and the men's single rowing champion in the Tiger Jump Challenge was won by Li Chuan.
The picture shows the game scene.
Photo by Kang Ping
Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, on the middle reaches of the Nujiang River.
The Nujiang River is named after the roaring waves of the river. It is famous for its large water flow and large drop among the big rivers in China.
The roaring torrential waters of the river have created countless torrents and dangerous shoals, and the torrents continue to accelerate in the huge drop. Therefore, the Nu River is called "Wild Water World White Water Paradise" by kayakers all over the world.
"The climate of the Nu River is warm in winter, the flow of the river is suitable, and it presents a very beautiful turquoise color. It is a very challenging wild water channel in China, especially the water channel of the tiger jumping stage is particularly thrilling." Jin Shaohui, Director of the Emerging Project Committee of the China Canoeing Association According to the introduction, part of the tracks of the Nujiang Kayak Wild Water Open are located in cities, which is conducive to enhancing the influence of the event and promoting the popularization of kayaking. More high-level kayakers are involved.
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Photo by Kang Ping
Since 2017, taking advantage of its unique advantages in wild water racing, Nujiang Prefecture has held the Wild Water Kayak Open Competition for many years in a row, and was selected as the 2022 Top Ten Sports Tourism Events in China.
In the past six years, nearly 600 athletes from more than 40 countries have participated in the Nu River kayaking wild water competition.
In the next step, Nujiang will gradually expand brand events such as Gryffindor, International Car Rally, and Shanghai Cooperation Marathon, fully tap resources, improve the ability and level of building brand events, and promote the deep integration of the "sports + tourism" industry.
The picture shows the game scene.
Photo by Kang Ping
This year's Open is sponsored by the China Canoeing Association, the Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau, and the People's Government of Nujiang Prefecture, and supported by China Communications Construction Group Co., Ltd.
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