On August 16, 2014, the press conference for the "Path of Discovery: Exploring Getu — Global EMBA Jungle Challenge" was grandly held in the Golden Hall of the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest). Over 200 guests from all walks of life witnessed the grand inauguration of the "Path of Discovery: Exploring Getu — Global EMBA Jungle Challenge."
Interview with Xu Dexiang, Secretary of the CPC Ziyun Miao and Buyi Autonomous County Committee, the host unit of the competition
Tian Yuqiao, Deputy Chief Judge of the competition.
Q: Chief Judge Tian, hello. As far as I understand, besides the global EMBA elites participating in this event, there will also be an outdoor media team taking part. Could you tell us which day of the four-day competition you think will be the most challenging? Also, what is the composition and deployment of the judging team for this event?
Tian Yuqiao: Entrusted by the Parkour Home, I am honored to participate in this competition, and I feel privileged to be part of the judging team. Last week, I visited the competition site with leaders from Qianbaidu Communication Agency. It was my first time seeing this route in Guizhou, and I was truly amazed. I didn’t expect this trail to be so beautiful, with stunning landscapes and ancient, rustic relics. Regarding the route of the "Path of Discovery: Exploring Getu — Global EMBA Jungle Challenge," I believe the most difficult section is on the third day of the competition because it involves water activities and rope descending. The short 2.5-kilometer bamboo rafting section and about a 15-meter rope descent. We tested the 2.5 km bamboo rafting section, and our three team members took over 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete it. As for the 15-meter rope descent, most participants may not have tried it before. Though it may seem simple, the psychological impact is significant because you’re putting your entire body in the hands of a single rope, creating a feeling of weightlessness. Therefore, I believe the third-day segment will leave the deepest impression and is the most memorable. I hope all participants will take it seriously.
As for the formation of the judging team, I’m honored to serve as the Deputy Chief Judge, responsible for communication and coordination among judges as well as pre-event training. Let me briefly introduce the composition of the judging team to the leaders here. The team mainly consists of a Chief Judge, Deputy Judges, and approximately 20 judges in total. Specifically, 15 judges are deployed along the route, averaging 3 judges every 5 kilometers. Why this arrangement? Though the route may appear straightforward, I believe it still harbors hidden dangers. Our competition rules also strictly prohibit participants from deviating from the designated path by a certain number of meters. All of these regulations are designed to ensure the personal safety of every contestant. The safety of all participants is the foundation of the entire event, so we place great emphasis on both route planning and logistical support. During this trip to Guizhou, I was struck by two things: the teamwork spirit of the Qianbaidu Communication Agency, and the support and collaboration from the local government.