Get hyped: on Saturday morning, Zhuhai in the Chinese mainland lit up with the start of a groundbreaking men's individual road cycling race at the 15th National Games. Covering a mind-blowing 231.8km, this is the only event that literally pedals through Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR – a true cross-zone adventure! 🌏🚴♂️
But this isn't your average scenic ride. At racing speeds of around 40km/h, there's no time to stop for stamps or paperwork. To keep the momentum and the drama high, organizers rolled out seamless customs clearance for the first time ever in a competition like this.
Each athlete straps on a wristband embedded with an RFID chip. Fancy scanners at special pre-checkpoints instantly read the band and log every split-second crossing. Boom – automatic, real-time registration without a single brake tap! It's like turning your bike into a high-tech gaming console that never pauses. 🎮
This slick system shows just how smooth collaboration can be when three zones work as one. From efficient tech to fast-paced action, the seamless customs setup is rewriting the rulebook on international sports events. Ready for more boundary-breaking moments? Stay tuned! ✨
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Seamless customs clearance added to road cycling at National Games
cgtn.com
