Kites Dance Freely over Xihai—The Kite Competition of the 6th Jiangxi Provincial Mass Fitness Games Officially Kicks Off at Xihai in Lushan.

2020-10-25

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On October 18, the kite-flying competition of the 6th Jiangxi Provincial Games for National Fitness officially kicked off at Lushan West Sea. The three-day competition features four major categories—traditional kites, competitive kites, spinning kites, and sports kites—comprising a total of 16 individual events. A total of 102 original kites, handcrafted by 66 athletes from nine sports teams representing various cities across the province, are competing in the event. Additionally, 50 kite-flying enthusiasts are participating in interactive kite-experience activities.

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Due to weather conditions, the competition on October 18 will be an indoor charity evaluation, while the outdoor kite-flying contest will be held on the 19th. At the competition venue, kites of all kinds soared into the sky simultaneously—among them were traditional kites with unique styles and rich cultural heritage, as well as uniquely shaped kites that were strikingly realistic and lifelike. The sight of kites being flown was truly spectacular, allowing spectators to experience firsthand the dazzling beauty and grandeur of a thousand kites vying for attention.

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After fierce and exciting competition, the Nanchang City team won first place in the overall team score, while the Pingxiang City team took second place. The Jingdezhen and Ganzhou City teams each secured third place in the overall team score. The Team for Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct was awarded to the three teams from Jiujiang, Xinyu, and Yichun.

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“At first, I didn’t know how to do it at all—I just started learning slowly. Now not only can I make kites myself, but I’ve even begun to innovate,” Tang Yonghong, an athlete from the Nanchang City team, told reporters. Suffering from cervical spondylosis, he began flying kites after learning that kite flying could be beneficial for his neck.

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“Kites have a history of over 2,000 years, and as kite enthusiasts, we should actively promote our traditional culture,” said Chief Judge Wan Rende. “Through this competition, we hope to elevate Jiangxi’s kite-flying sport to a new level.”

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It is reported that, leveraging its abundant mountain and water outdoor resources, Lushan Xihai is vigorously promoting the integrated development of “Sports Plus,” focusing on fostering deep integration among sports, culture, tourism, and ecology. The region is striving to build a comprehensive national fitness service system and contribute to the 5A-level scenic area designation.

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