A series of skiing activities and competitions were held at the Plum Blossom Mountain Tourism Resort in Liupanshui city of Guizhou province on Jan 15.
More than 3,000 people from across China participated in the event, letting loose on the steep slopes of the southwestern province.
Ten different teams, including those from northeastern provinces Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning, competed for the top prize during the China Junior Alpine Skiing Invitational Tournament.
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The opening ceremony of the China Junior Alpine Skiing Invitational Tournament is held at the Plum Blossom Mountain Tourism Resort in Liupanshui city, Guizhou province on Jan 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
A total of 30 teams consisting of 300 athletes participated in the First Guizhou Junior Winter Sports Conference. The conference consisted of downhill skiing, skiing tours, and snow football.
"It's quite a different experience skiing in Guizhou. The weather is warm and the snow is softer compared to northern China," said Sun Yan, a 17-year-old girl from Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
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A junior athlete from Heilongjiang province takes to the slopes at the Plum Blossom Mountain Tourism Resort in Liupanshui city, Guizhou province on Jan 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
