Hong Kong China Rowing Association

Over 250 Entries from 14 Countries and Regions Joined the Virtual Event

Hong Kong Rowing Team Achieves Excellent Results

(Hong Kong, 24 January 2021) Hong Kong, China Rowing Association (HKCRA) today announced the Asian Continental Qualifier (ACQ) Event for the 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH) is successfully held today, over 250 entries from 14 countries and regions have participated. Hong Kong has secured excellent results and five Hong Kong Rowing Team athletes and three local athletes will be eligible to race at the WRICH which will be held on 23-27 February 2021.

The 2021 WRICH includes a continental qualification round and well as an open qualification pathway. There are a total of five continental qualifiers including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Those who qualify via the continental events will join those who qualify via the open pathway in the Finals of the WRICH next month. The HKCRA is honoured to be entrusted by the World Rowing to organize the Asian Qualifier in Hong Kong.

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, many global sports events were cancelled in 2020 and even the first quarter in 20201, the 2021 WRICH is held virtually to keep rowers from around the world competing safely. Developed by Time Team in the Netherlands, the new virtual platform allows Rowers to compete together from any physical location and all performances can be directly compared online. Spectators and supporters are also able to watch the races in real time, with live streaming on a YouTube channel and on the HKCRA’s official Facebook page.

“We are thrilled to have made the first ever virtual rowing event happen. The positive entry response and rowers’ dedication in the race is really impressive and encouraging. Despite that the pandemic impact may still prevail for a certain period of time around the world, the virtual racing event is creating a new normal in the sports scene. We believe that rowing spirit of “Yes, we can.” is widely embraced by the rowers’ community, and nothing can stop us from rowing together!” said Mr NG Kong Wan, Chairman of the HKCRA.

As the host city, the Hong Kong Rowing Team has entered 19 representatives to participate in the Race. Today, the Team has achieved outstanding performance and results, CHIU Hin Chun, CHAN Chi Fung, CHAN Tik Lun, WONG Sheung Yee and HUNG Wing Yan, Winne have won their places and secured an eligible place for the upcoming World Rowing Indoor Championships.

For more information about the ACQ, and official results of each race, please visit the website at https://rowing.org.hk/hk/competitions/acq or Official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/2021ACQ/

For more information about the WRICH, please visit the official website of FISA: https://worldrowing.com/events/indoor-events/world-indoor-championships/

CHAN Chi Fung, HK Rowing Team

CHIU Hin Chun, HK Rowing Team

Winne HUNG, HK Rowing Team

 

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