China News Service, Duchang, Jiangxi, March 31 (Xiao Wenyue, Wu Fayang) "Being able to see such a beautiful lake scenery during the race made me enjoy the race even more." On March 30, Portuguese rider Piedra came to Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Chang County participated in the 2024 Poyang Lake Equestrian Endurance Race (the first stop) CEI 100 km one-star and 40 and 80 km endurance qualifying competition.
It is understood that this endurance qualifying competition lasts for two days. The 30th is the CEI 100-kilometer one-star endurance race and the 80-kilometer endurance qualifying race. The 31st is the 40-kilometer endurance qualifying race. More than 200 athletes from China, Spain, Portugal and other countries Riders compete.
At the start of the race, the riders drove their horses like arrows from their bows, galloping rapidly on the sandy track, and the horses' hooves kicked up bursts of dust. Poyang Lake in the distance is sparkling under the golden sunshine, and the green grass on the shore is endless. The riders are riding their horses and whipping their whips, fighting vigorously.
The picture shows the contestants galloping in the 2024 Poyang Lake Equestrian Endurance Race (first stop) CEI 100-kilometer one-star and 40- and 80-kilometer endurance competition. Photo by Xiao Wenyue
Piedra smiled and said that this was his first time to compete in Duchang, Jiangxi Province. Not only did he see the beautiful scenery, but he also felt the warmth and friendliness of the local people. He looked forward to more opportunities to compete in Duchang in the future.
"Duchang has a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery on the shores of Poyang Lake, and a variety of race tracks with moderate hardness and softness, making it very suitable for holding international equestrian competitions." Jia Huilin, a famous Chinese equestrian endurance racer, event rider, and executive director of the equestrian competition group, said that this time The event is the first international equestrian star event held in China since 2020.
It is understood that in the CEI 100 km one-star endurance race on the 30th, Chinese riders Yu Hongyu, Song Shuangjinfu and Wang Qi won the first, second and third place respectively. Yu Hongyu also won the "Best Horse Condition Award" and "Best Horse Condition Award" Horse Owners Award".
Qiu Jian, Secretary of the Duchang County Party Committee, said that Duchang is making full use of its unique resource advantages and seizing all favorable factors to actively promote equestrian enthusiasts to gather in Duchang, equestrian events to be held in Duchang, and equestrian companies to develop deeply in Duchang, so as to accelerate the creation of the horse industry. New Highlands. (over)