Guizhou-Macao teen swimming competition kicks off in Guiyang

Teenagers from Guizhou and Macao have a friendly swimming competition in Guiyang. [Photo/Dongjing News]

A friendly swimming competition between teenagers from Guizhou and Macao was held at the Guiyang Citizen Fitness Center in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on March 30.

The competition featured various events, including a 50m butterfly, a 50m backstroke, a 50m breaststroke, and a 4×50m freestyle relay, aiming to promote communication and exchanges between young athletes from Guizhou and Macao, and provide a platform for sports exchange and cooperation.

This competition was organized by Guizhou Swimming Sports Development Center, Guizhou Sports Talent Exchange Development Center, and Guizhou Swimming Association.

The Macao teenagers participating in the competition were from Macao Green-Wave Swimming Club. Founded in 1952, the club is dedicated to nurturing young swimmers and was awarded the Medal of Sports Merit by Macao Special Administrative Region in 2022.

Lao Hiu Fung, vice-chairman and head coach of the club, said that through such competitions, young athletes can gain more experience, identify their shortcomings, and lay a foundation for better training in the future.