Renmin University of China Mountaineering Team&Scientific Expedition Team Send-off Ceremony & Press Conference Concluded Successfully
2014Year7Month10Afternoon14:00, the Free Walkers Association of Renmin University of China (hereinafter referred to as Free Walkers) successfully held the send-off ceremony and press conference for the Renmin University of China Mountaineering Team and the Renmin University of China Public Welfare Scientific Expedition Team in the East Hall of the Student Activity Center.
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The event reviewed the remarkable history of Free Walkers over the past decade. The captains of the Mountaineering Team and the Scientific Expedition Team introduced their respective teams' profiles and plans for expeditions — climbing Mount Qiaogeli in Sichuan and conducting research in Nagqu, Tibet. Zhou Lin, a council member of the Renmin University of China Student Federation, delivered a speech on behalf of the university. The press conference concluded with Free Walkers Association President Long Yiming presenting the team flags to both teams. Attendees included alumni media representatives from Renmin University, various sponsors, Coach Zhao Xingzheng from Peak Outdoor School, brother clubs from other Beijing universities, and friends who care about and support Free Walkers. Media outlets such as China Youth Daily and China Daily website were also present.
Mountaineering Team Captain Shi Leyang introduced the team members with humor, creating a lively atmosphere. The Mountaineering Team13members,7have experience on snow mountains,10have participated in winter ice and snow training. Shi Leyang stated, “I am very confident in this year’s team composition and hope everyone can achieve their goals.” Compared to previous years, the biggest difference for the Scientific Expedition Team this year is that it is the first time participating under the name of Renmin University's 'Thousand Villages, Hundred Towns' social practice project as a synchronized research activity, advocating 'public welfare on the left hand, scientific exploration on the right.' Zhang X, captain of the Scientific Expedition Team, said, “This year’s innovative format hopes to draw more attention and guide more public welfare efforts.” In the Q&A session at the end, both team captains enthusiastically answered questions, explained details, and expressed confidence in the development of Free Walkers and their respective teams.
Free Walkers thanks all the friends who have supported and cared about the association and mountaineering/scientific expeditions along the way, thanks the University Youth League Committee, the Sports Department, and the Student Federation for their support and help, and thanks the sponsors for their strong backing of this Qiaogeli climbing expedition.Special thanks go to: Kailas, Hualicreate,MBC, GOTECH,Adidas.