On November 25th, the 2023 China Dragon Boat Competition kicked off in Shunfeng Mountain Park, Shunde District, Foshan. Over 40 top dragon boat teams from across the country with nearly 900 rowers, constituted vigorous scenes of "Fast and Furious" in a thrilling showdown.

This year's competition serves as a gathering of the top dragon boat squads from within the country. For instance, the 18 teams in the men's open division were all top-ranking teams from previous professional dragon boat competitions.

The competition this time, held from November 25th to November 26th, was divided into four divisions: men's open, women's open, junior men, and junior women. They contended for rankings in the 200-meter, 500-meter, and 1000-meter straight-line races. The first day of the competition saw hundreds of dragon boat rowers competing fiercely in the 200-meter straight-line race.

As rowers pushed forward with determination, spectators on the banks were cheering and shouting with excitement. Feng Wenhao, who came with his daughter from a neighboring village, expressed his support for the competition, "As a Shunde native, we should definitely support and pass down the dragon boat culture!" He also mentioned that his daughter was highly interested in the dragon boat races, who couldn't wait a second to cheer for the competition.

On November 26th, the competition  continues in full swing. In addition, spectacular activities such as the dragon boat culture parade, dragon boat feast and dance drama will also be held.

Source：Yangcheng Evening News

图集｜佛山：近900名龙舟健儿上演巅峰对决

11月25日，2023年中国龙舟大奖赛在佛山市顺德区顺峰山公园桂畔湖启动，来自全国40余支顶尖龙舟队伍，近900名运动员挥桡奋进，上演了一幕幕速度与激情的巅峰对决。

本届参赛队伍汇聚国内顶尖龙舟队，例如男子公开组18支队伍，全部由中国龙舟公开赛男子组排名前12名以及中华龙舟大赛职业男子组排名前6的队伍组成。

本次赛事时间为11月25日至11月26日，设男子公开组、女子公开组、青少年男子组、青少年女子组四个组别，竞争200米、500米、1000米直道赛名次。开赛首日，数百名龙舟运动健儿率先进行200米直道赛的角逐。

赛场上运动健儿们奋楫争先，岸边观众欢呼呐喊。来自伦教永丰的冯文浩带着女儿过来观赛：“作为顺德人还是要好好支持、传承龙舟文化！”他表示孩子对龙舟赛事非常感兴趣，一听到看比赛都不赖床了。

11月26日，中国龙舟大奖赛继续进行，“行运一条龙”顺德龙舟文化新民俗巡游、龙舟宴、龙舟舞剧等精彩活动也将持续上演。

文、图 | 记者 杨苑莹 王泽宝 梁正杰 黄松炜
视频｜记者 杨苑莹 王泽宝 黎杰文
翻译｜洪婷
责编 | 王瑜瑛
校对 | 赵丹丹