At 2:00 PM on July 3rd, Beijing time, the "2013 First China Yingkou Around Minghu Lake Cycling Race," themed "Win in Yingkou, Create Cycling Legends," was officially launched at the Laoshan Velodrome of the General Administration of Sport of China. According to the organizing committee, the event will be held at the Minghu Square, the largest cultural square in Asia, located in Yingkou, Liaoning Province. The race is jointly organized by the Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Liaoning Provincial Sports Bureau, and the People’s Government of Yingkou City. It is hosted by the Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base, the Yingkou Municipal Sports Bureau, and Shanshui Minghe (Beijing) Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd. Attendees at the event included Wang Xuanqing, Party Committee Secretary of the Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China; Han Jiling, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Cycling Association; Cui Fenglin, Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Government of Yingkou City; and Cao Yuan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base.
Cao Yuan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base, stated at the press conference that the base was approved for development and construction by the provincial government in 2006. It marks a historic turning point for Yingkou as it turns toward the sea, transitioning from the Liaohe River era to the Bohai Sea era. Aiming to promote the active development of regional culture and sports and to introduce a new cultural and sports highlight, the base is fully committed to creating the "2013 First China Yingkou Around Minghu Lake Cycling Race." This initiative is a significant move by Yingkou City, based on local conditions and thorough assessments of provincial, municipal, and public circumstances, to actively support the 2013 National Games’ theme of "National Fitness, Sharing the Games." The city is striving to develop this event into the most refined lake cycling race in Northeast China and to promote the green and public welfare aspects of cycling.
The organizing committee also specially invited film and television star Yang Tongshu to serve as the ambassador for the race. She will participate in the "2013 First China Yingkou Around Minghu Lake Cycling Race" as the leader of the charity ride and will lead the "One Kilometer for Love" cycling activity. With sincere dedication, Yang Tongshu calls on the public to join this green, healthy, environmentally friendly, and charitable event to cheer for the race and establish a positive image of cycling. The Yingkou Youth Cycling Special Fund was officially launched during the event to support the development of youth cycling in Yingkou, creating a dedicated space for children who love cycling. Experienced cyclists will also become the best teachers for these young riders. Cycling begins with public welfare and moves toward the future.
By incorporating fresh elements such as "full public welfare" and "celebrity charity rides," this event aims to fully ignite the public's enthusiasm for cycling. It calls on outstanding cyclists from across the country to ride together for friendship and for the cause of public welfare. Focusing on the cultural heritage and spirit of the city, the race connects the vitality of sports competitions with the city’s image and people's lives, showcasing the new look and style of the Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base. "2013, Win in Yingkou, Create Cycling Legends!"
List of attending leaders:
Wang Xuanqing, Party Committee Secretary, Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center, General Administration of Sport of China
Han Jiling, Deputy Secretary-General, Chinese Cycling Association
Cui Fenglin, Deputy Secretary-General, People’s Government of Yingkou City
Cao Yuan, Deputy Secretary, Party Working Committee, Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base
Guo Tao, Director, Social Development Affairs Bureau, Management Committee of Liaoning (Yingkou) Coastal Industrial Base
Xue Haiyang, Director, Cycling and Fencing Project Office, Cycling, Gymnastics, and Fencing Sports Management Center, Liaoning Provincial Sports Bureau
Yu Zhijun, Deputy Director, Yingkou Municipal Sports Bureau