🌊✨ The underwater world came alive as the China Mermaid Open Grand Final and the inaugural Asia Cup made waves at Atlantis Sanya in Hainan province! 🧜♀️🧜♂️ Over two thrilling days, participants and fans from across Asia gathered to celebrate the enchanting sport of mermaiding, marking a new chapter in aquatic adventures.
The freestyle skills events of the Asian Cup unfolded on Friday, showcasing mesmerizing performances that left the audience spellbound. 🌟 China's Guo Ke stole the spotlight in the men's singles, captivating everyone with a routine inspired by a classic Chinese tale. His teammate, Huang Xiaoying, dazzled her way to the top in the women's singles, winning both prescribed skills and freestyle events. Talk about #SquadGoals! 💪✨
Heidi Perez Cao Jorge Ova, vice president of Atlantis Sanya, shared her excitement with CGTN's Shen Xiang: \"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 success of the event, there's buzz that more world-class mermaiding competitions are on the horizon. 🗺️🌐 As Heidi puts it, \"We have the confidence to host more world-class competitions in the very near future and we are already planning for it.\"
After these action-packed days, the 2024 China Mermaid Open and the Asian Cup wrapped up with a splash, leaving behind a trail of inspiration and a community eager for more. 🌊✨ It's clear that mermaiding isn't just a dream—it's a growing sport capturing hearts across Asia and beyond! 💖🌏
Reference(s):
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