More than 100 players from Haikou Sail in Hangzhou Asian Games Sailing Trial
2022-04-10 11:33:19Source: China News Network
The scene of the Hangzhou Asian Games sailing trials.Photo courtesy of the organizer
Relying on Haikou’s natural conditions of good climate, good wind direction, good wind, good beaches, good sea water, and no reefs in the sea, and the complete hardware facilities of the national sailing and windsurfing training base, the national sailing team and some provincial and municipal teams have long-term Training in Haikou. Wang Jiaxin, director of the competition department of the China Sailing Association, said that today is the first competition day. The west coast of Haikou has blue sea and blue sky and good wind conditions. It is hoped that in the sailing city of Haikou, the best athletes can be selected for the Hangzhou Asian Games.
There are many experts in this trial, not only veterans such as two-time Olympian Xu Zangjun, but also many new generation forces. The host Hainan team sent 27 athletes to participate, of which 20 athletes participated in the 470 class. The 470 level is Hainan’s strength. The Hainan Sailing Team has won two National Games gold medals at this level. Today, young athletes such as Fu Qian, Xie Jinlian, Zhou Mingjing and Zhou Mingying are emerging. Deng Daokun and Wang Weidong are veterans of Hainan’s 470 class. This time they turned into coaches to lead the team.
The scene of the Hangzhou Asian Games sailing trials.Photo courtesy of the organizer
China News Service, Haikou, April 10 (Zhong Yuqian) On April 9, the Hangzhou Asian Games Sailing Project Trial and the 2022 National Sailing Championships (Laser Class & Laser Radial Class & 470 Class) kicked off in Haikou, and more than 100 contestants set sail. Haikou Bay.
The competition includes Olympic level, youth (U21) level men’s laser class track race, long distance race, women’s laser class race track, long distance race, mixed 470 track, long distance and mixed 470 (Men’s Helm) Field Race, Mixed 470 Class (Women’s Helm) Field Race, Laser Class Team, Mixed 470 Team. According to the selection requirements, at least 6 rounds of field competitions of each level are valid. If there are still less than 6 rounds after the end of the last competition day due to wind, the competition will continue to be postponed until the completion of 6 rounds. The competition will run until April 14.
After this competition, the 49er & 49erFX & Nocala 17 Asian Games trials will continue from April 16th to 21st. According to reports, these two competitions are the only open selections for these 6 sailing levels. After the competition, 5-6 athletes will be selected for the next stage according to the selection method and the athletes’ competition results and physical fitness test results. Bootcamp. In the end, one boat of each level will be selected to represent the Chinese team in the Asian Games through the team selection.
The competition was hosted by the China Sailing and Windsurfing Association, the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, and the Haikou Municipal People’s Government. (Finish)