Cyclists at China's 15th National Games just pedaled into history with a border-smashing road race across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao! 🚩 The 231.8 km course linked all three host regions for the first time, turning a sports event into a symbol of regional collaboration. 🌉
Here's the kicker: Riders zoomed through customs checkpoints without stopping, thanks to high-tech wristbands with RFID chips. These bad boys automatically registered athletes' crossings at 40 km/h—faster than your TikTok feed refreshes! 📲💨
Organizers called it a "revolution in sports logistics," proving that even complex cross-regional events can run smoother than a K-pop dance routine. 💃✨ The tech not only kept the race flowing but also showcased Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao teamwork at its finest.
As cyclists raced past skyscrapers and coastlines, the event became a rolling metaphor for connectivity in modern China—where sports, tech, and regional cooperation ride side by side. 🏙️🌊
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Seamless customs clearance added to road cycling at National Games
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