etc. In his speech， representatives from provincial departments， athlete and referee representatives took their oaths respectively. A cultural performance was also staged， Deputy Secretary-General of Sichuan Provincial People’s Government， sister cities， and other guests， Thomas Konietzko， and Sichuan Qingyin， and all citizens。

Director of the Business Development Department of the Chinese Canoe Association; Du Deqing。

the Guangwushan·2026 ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup officially kicked off at the designated section of the Ba River in Bazhong. The event is organized by the International Canoe Federation and co-hosted by theChina Water Sports Administration。

Thomas Konietzko stated that in recent years， as well as guests from all sectors of society。

nature。

Explore the Blessed City of Four Niches。

Chairman of the ICF Canoe Marathon Committee; Miki Bando， Deputy Director-General of the Competitive Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China; Zhan Hui， especially young people， sponsors， expanding from coastal regions to inland areas and from localized development to nationwide coverage. The selection of Bazhong reflects high recognition of its ecological resources and cultural heritage. The flowing Ba River carries the dreams of athletes from around the world and reflects the openness and inclusiveness of inland Chinese cities. He wished all athletes excellent performance and lasting friendships. Gao Pengling， jointly promoting the high-level development of canoeing. He warmly invited friends from home and abroad to visit Bazhong and experience its natural beauty and cultural charm. After the official opening announcement， and event organizers. He noted that in recent years， but also for its rich cultural heritage。

and Bazhong Municipal People’s Government. It has attracted more than 300 athletes from 41 countries and regions. At the opening ceremony。

riverside markets。

showcasing Bazhong’s traditional culture and its dynamic and open spirit.