On October 10, the 2024 China Sports Culture Expo and China Sports Tourism Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "Two Expos") kicked off at the Suzhou International Expo Center. The Anhui pavilion showcased the new achievements and developments in mass-participation sports, competitive sports, sports industry, and sports culture across the province in the new era.

Through physical exhibits, models, videos, and display panels, the Anhui pavilion highlights key sporting events such as the 2024 International EcoRally Cup (China) and the 2024 Greater Huangshan International EcoRally, the "China·Beautiful Anhui Mountain and Water" series, and the Yangtze River Delta Green Mountains and Clear Waters Sports Meeting. It showcases the cultural heritage of sports like Huatuo's Five-Animal Exercises and Wuhu's Horse Lantern, as well as innovative sports equipment like Anhui SAWY's 3 in 1 shuttlecock and Anqing Yongda's skateboards. The pavilion also features technological innovations like iFlytek's smart sports solutions and Hefei Huami Technology's wearable devices, along with precious artifacts from the Anhui Sports Museum and distinctive cultural products. It also promoted educational activities such as "Youth Sports Culture Research", alongside high-quality sports tourism routes such as the Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road and China Hongling Highway.

During the opening ceremony of the expos, presentations were made for the 2024 Outstanding Projects in Chinese Sports Culture and the 2024 Boutique Projects in Chinese Sports Tourism. Anhui's Liyang Drum and Huatuo's Five-Animal Exercises were selected as outstanding projects, while the Quanjiao Jianghuai Watershed Scenic Route, the China·Huatian Lake International Open Water Swimming Competition, the Hefei Urban Hiking and Cross-Country Race, and the Chizhou Marathon were chosen as boutique projects in sports tourism for 2024.

This year, the two expos, themed "New Outlook in Sports, Strong Nation Towards the Future," attracted over 500 domestic and international exhibitors and attendees. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, sent a video congratulating the event.

The two expos will continue until October 13.

Source: Anhui Daily