Dive into the magic! 🌊 The 2024 China Mermaid Open Grand Final and Asia Cup wrapped up this week at Atlantis Sanya in Hainan, blending athleticism, art, and underwater fantasy. Over two days, athletes from across Asia flipped their fins in freestyle routines and technical challenges, with China's Guo Ke and Huang Xiaoying snagging top honors. Guo’s performance, inspired by a classic Chinese legend, and Huang’s dual wins in prescribed skills and freestyle left judges and spectators spellbound. 🏆
\"This is just the beginning,\" said Heidi Perez Cao Jorge Ova, Atlantis Sanya’s vice president, in an interview. \"We want to inspire Gen Z to explore mermaiding—it’s sport, art, and storytelling combined!\" With plans already brewing for future global competitions, Hainan is poised to become the world’s mermaid capital. 🌏✨
Beyond the glittery tails, the event highlighted Asia’s rising passion for creative water sports. Think synchronized swimming meets cosplay, but with way more sequins. 👑 Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love a good under-the-sea aesthetic, mermaiding might be your next obsession.
