China News Service, Beijing, April 8th. On the 7th, the 2024 Synchronized Swimming World Cup (Beijing Station) concluded successfully at the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). The Chinese team topped the medal list with 6 gold medals and 3 silver medals. The World Cup events at this site have achieved a win-win situation for China both inside and outside the stadium - the Chinese Huayou Team has frequently reported good results in the swimming pool, and its high-quality event support services have also been praised by players from all over the world.
The excellent hardware facilities of Huayou World Cup Beijing Station are a major help for athletes to compete on the field. As a Double Olympics venue, the Water Cube has complete equipment and a moderate swimming pool water temperature. The participating athletes did not hesitate to praise the Water Cube. Finnish player Pia said: "The venue facilities meet everything I need. Training and competing in Beijing is a great experience."
From April 5th to 7th, the 2024 Synchronized Swimming World Cup Beijing Station was successfully held at the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). Photo by China News Service reporter Tomita
In addition, the creative landscape layout and opening video were praised by FINA officials. The flying dragon show prepared by the event organizing committee became the highlight of the sports display. A special pre-game display of flying dragons parading above the swimming pool. With the cooperation of special effects lighting and music, the flying dragons slowly floated and circled, winning applause from the audience.
Chen Jie, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau, said that the FINA Synchronized Swimming World Cup is the top synchronized swimming event. After the exciting ice and snow events, Beijing ushered in a smooth transition to summer events. This is an efficient use of the legacy of Beijing's Double Olympics. important measures. As the world's first "Double Olympic City", Beijing has top-notch sports venues, a mature event operation team and rich sports and cultural resources, which will attract international events to settle here one after another.
It is understood that Beijing recently successfully applied for the 2027 World Athletics Championships and the 2029 World Swimming Championships, and won the right to host the 2024-2028 WTT China Grand Slam. The hosting of high-level international events will enrich the people's sports and cultural life and continue to Stimulate citizens' enthusiasm for watching games, consuming, and participating in physical exercises, and help build the functional construction of Beijing's international exchange center and the construction of an international consumption center city. (over)