After fierce races, the “Lottery Cup” 2016 National Tug-of-war Finals was held in Huizhou city Dayawan No.1 Middle School on November 26-27.
This competition was one of the highest level competitions in China. It was also the first time that Huizhou city organized such a high level competition, which showed the rapid development of sports industry in the city.
Huizhou, the host of the competition, made a new breakthrough at venue design and event’s level. All delegates and citizens in Huizhou city satisfied with the game.
Under the guidance of China General Administration of Sports and Guangdong Provincial Administration of Sports, the competition was held by China Tug-of-war Association and organized by Sport Bureau of Huizhou City, Education Bureau of Daya Bay Economic and Technical Development Zone and Outdoors Sports Bureau of Huizhou City. CCTV reported the game on live.
The event brought together the strongest tug-of-war teams throughout the country. A total of 42 group stages and 16 knockouts were held during the event. The event was really exciting. Finally, Beijing Changping team came out on top from the 14 teams and won the champion of the event, becoming the most dazzling star.
Limin Chemical Team and Jiangsu Nanjing Steel Team ranked second and third, respectively.
Limin Chemical Team
Jiangsu Nanjing Steel Team
Chongqing Banan District Construction Committee team, Zhongshan Shengfeng Team, Zhuhai Lejian team, Zhejiang Juzhou Juhua team and Shanxi Highway Transportation Union ranked from the fourth to the eighth in the event, respectively.
With more than ten days’ preparation, Huizhou Sports Bureau, Dayawan Education Bureau, Huizhou Outdoor Sports Association and other governmental departments and social groups set up outdoor site and indoor site. In spite of heavy rains, all participates and audiences enjoyed a good time during the competition. The high-level tug of war competition was highly recognized by the athletes, audiences and Medias as well.