The 2025 "Lushan Cup" Yangtze River Economic Belt Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament kicked off in Jiujiang

　　On May 17th, the "Lushan Cup" Yangtze River Economic Belt Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament kicked off at Caijia Lake in Bailihu New District, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. A total of 40 dragon boat teams from provinces and cities along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Jiangxi Province, and various counties (cities and districts) of Jiujiang City participated in the event。

　　"Fighting！Fighting！" As the passionate drumbeats and the cheers from the audience filled the air, the competition officially began. The dragon boats, like arrows leaving the bowstring, sped across the lake. The paddlers moved their oars in unison, their powerful and vigorous movements splashing layers of white water。

　　It is learned that this event was hosted by the Jiangxi Provincial Sports Bureau and the People's Government of Jiujiang City, and jointly organized by the Jiangxi Dragon Boat Association, the Jiujiang Sports Bureau, the Management Committee of Bailihu New District, and others. The competition included two major events: the 200-meter straight course race and the 500-meter straight course race。 (Liu Lixin, Wu Siyu, Hu Yangyang)