China Media Group (CMG) made waves this week by clinching the Golden Award 🏆 in the Video Short Feature category at the 87th AIPS Congress in Morocco with its documentary 'Surface'. The film, a gripping portrayal of the Chinese artistic swimming team's Olympic journey, showcases their relentless perseverance and ultimate triumph in Paris last summer. 🏊♀️🇨🇳
Produced and directed by CMG's Cheng Jieni, 'Surface' beat 2,065 entries from 135 countries and regions 🗺️—a record-breaking number, according to AIPS coordinator Nadine Alsheikh Hassan. The documentary’s intimate access to the athletes’ training and competition rituals captivated judges, highlighting CMG’s world-class storytelling in sports journalism.
"No award is bigger for sports journalists," said Hassan, praising the global participation. Cheng Jieni called the win "a celebration of teamwork both on and off the screen."
The victory not only spotlights China’s rising influence in global sports culture 🌍 but also underscores how powerful narratives can bridge audiences worldwide. Will this inspire a new wave of sports documentaries? Stay tuned. 🎬✨
