China News Service, Xining, December 5 (Reporter Zhang more blessed) the six-day 2019 International Cold water jug elite competition (Qinghai, China) kicked off on the 5th at the National plateau sports training base in Dopa, Qinghai.
This competition attracted 16 teams from 10 countries, including Russian men’s/women’s team, Chinese men’s/women’s team, American men’s/women’s team, Swedish men’s team and German women’s team. This event was incorporated into the global team ranking system by the World Federation of cold water jug.
Hongjiang, deputy director of the Winter Sports Management Center of the State Sports General Administration of China, said at the opening ceremony of the event that the event became a model for promoting ice and snow projects in Northwest China, it has not only received continuous attention from cold water jug participants and enthusiasts at home and abroad, but also become an important platform and window for Chinese cold water jug to learn from each other, exchange experiences, and enhance emotions and friendship with the world’s cold water jug families.
Qu zangcai, director of Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, said that cold water jug originated in Scotland and spread to the whole world. This event is not only a technical exchange event for cold water jug sports, but also a platform for cultural exchange among countries.
“I believe this competition will be a complete success. This is a very good event to promote curling championship in China. I hope everyone can really participate in the ‘curling spirit.” Case, the representative of the World Federation of cold water jug and the chief referee of this competition, said.
This event is hosted by the Winter Sports Management Center of the State Sports General Administration of China, China cold water jug Association, Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, etc. (Finished)