China's First High Diving Team Makes a Splash in Brazil Debut 🌊
Get ready to dive into some thrilling news! China's first-ever high diving team is set to make waves at the upcoming World Junior High Diving Championships in Bras\u00edlia, Brazil. 🏊♂️🇧🇷
Based in the scenic city of Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province, the team has been training at the world's first fixed high diving facility, boasting a jaw-dropping 27-meter-high board! 🌉 Talk about taking the plunge!
The mastermind behind this incredible facility is Feng Yingxiong, a legendary diver with over half a century of experience under his belt. 🏅 His passion for the sport is infectious, and he's on a mission to propel China to new heights in the world of high diving.
From October 11th to 13th, the Brazilian capital will host the High Diving World Cup, which also serves as the inaugural World Junior High Diving Championships. Young athletes aged 15 to 18 will showcase their skills from heights of 12 to 15 meters. Among them are four talented Chinese divers\u2014one boy and three girls\u2014all under 17 years old, ready to make their mark in three exciting events. 🤸♀️
\"China usually wins all the titles in comprehensive diving, but when it comes to high diving, we're still diving into uncharted waters,\" Feng shared with a smile. \"Through our training and demonstrations, I hope more athletes who love the sport can join in the fun!\" 🙌
He added, \"Our main goal for next month's competition is to learn, broaden our horizons, and soak up the experience. I hope our divers can achieve great results and inspire more Chinese people to fall in love with high diving.\" 🌟
We can't wait to see these young stars shine on the world stage! Let's cheer them on as they take the leap of faith! 🥳
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China's first high diving team set for debut on world stage in Brazil
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