Chinanews.com, March 10th. Xichang, China 2022 Samaranch Cup Air Volleyball Invitational Tournament closed on the 10th at the Liangshan Prefecture National Stadium in Xichang.
Photo provided by the organizing committee of the contestants in the competition
According to the organizing committee, this competition attracted more than 150 teams from 25 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities to participate, and nearly 2,000 contestants participated.
After a week of fierce competition, the top three teams in the six race groups including young men, young women, middle-aged men, middle-aged women, elderly men and elderly women were all formed.
In addition, the original "five-point championship challenge" created by the Samaranch Cup Air Volleyball Invitational Tournament also came to a successful conclusion on the 9th at the Liangshan National Stadium.
Huang Yuchao, Member of the Standing Committee of the Liangshan State Party Committee, Director of the Propaganda Department, and Secretary-General said: "Liangshan will take this invitational tournament as an opportunity to vigorously promote air volleyball, fully promote the national fitness activities, and actively set off a nationwide fitness boom. In the future, Liangshan will further strengthen its cooperation with The exchange and cooperation between Saki and international and domestic large-scale sports games and sports organizations will accelerate the promotion of 'seeking competitions, building cities, developing businesses, and benefiting the people'."
Photo provided by the organizing committee of the contestants in the competition
Yu Zaiqing, member of the International Olympic Committee and founding director of the Samaranch Sports Development Foundation, said: "Today, the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture is beautiful with beautiful mountains and rivers and flowers blooming in four seasons. We successfully held this event here and won the support of the Liangshan State Party Committee and the State Government. On behalf of all the participating athletes, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you for your strong support.”
Although it is only held for the second time, the Samaranch Cup Air Volleyball Invitational Tournament has become one of the most influential air volleyball events in China.
The relevant person in charge of the event organizing committee said: "Although our event has just started, the organizing committee and all the contestants are moving forward steadily. We are close to realizing the goal of better promoting air volleyball and promoting the development of national fitness. It's getting closer." (End)