The China Mermaid Open Grand Final and the inaugural Asia Cup successfully concluded on Friday at Atlantis Sanya in the Chinese mainland's Hainan province. This event brought together participants and spectators from across Asia, marking a significant milestone in the world of mermaiding and water sports. 🧜♀️🌊
The second day of competition featured the freestyle skills events of the Asia Cup. The champions were determined by the combined results from Thursday’s performances. Guo Ke from China triumphed in the men's singles with a routine inspired by a classic Chinese tale, while his teammate, Huang Xiaoying, excelled in both prescribed skills and freestyle skills to win the women’s singles title.
Heidi Perez Cao Jorge Ova, vice president of Atlantis Sanya, shared her excitement with CGTN’s Shen Xiang, emphasizing that events like the China Mermaid Open and the Asia Cup will inspire more young people to dive into the sport.
\"We are so glad that this competition has finished successfully today and we have the first Asian Mermaid champion. How exciting is this? We hope that through this competition, more and more young people will be inspired and learn about the sport and join it with the great guide, guidance and professional advice from the government, hard work from both judges and staff. We have the confidence to host more world-class competitions in the very near future and we are already planning for it.\"
Over two days of thrilling competition, the 2024 China Mermaid Open and the Asia Cup showcased not only the artistry and athleticism of mermaiding but also the growing appeal of water sports across the region. 🌟🏆
