Binh Dinh: Opening of Quy Nhon International Sailing Race

SGGPO 10/28/2023 19:08

On October 28, the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province coordinated with the Vietnam Sailing Federation, the Media Center (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) and Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company to organize the opening ceremony of the Quy Nhon International Sailing and Paddleboard Race 2023 - "Journey to cover the sea with green".

The tournament attracted nearly 100 athletes from countries around the world, taking place over 2 days, from October 28 to 29 with 9 competition events.

The tournament has the participation of 20 professional international athletes from 12 countries such as: Andorra, France, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand... In addition, the race also divided into 4 laser boat categories 6, 7 for dozens of athletes in Vietnam. The race is run by international referees from the Asian Sailing Federation and domestically.

Lãnh đạo Tỉnh ủy Bình Định cùng ban tổ chức trao cờ lưu niệm đến các đội đua ảnh 1

Leaders of Binh Dinh Provincial Party Committee and the organizing committee presented souvenir flags to the racing teams.

Bắt đầu giải ván đứng biển Quy Nhơn ảnh 2

Start of the Quy Nhon Beach Stand Up Paddleboard Tournament

In conjunction with the race, the organizers also implemented the Green Tree Program and the Economic Development Solutions Seminar associated with international cultural and sporting events.

The seminar was attended by experts in economics, tourism, culture, hydrometeorology... Mr. Lam Hai Giang, Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee, said that the province is identifying tourism as a spearhead economic sector of the province. In 2022, tourism revenue will reach 13,000 billion VND (6.5 times higher than the same period last year), with the total number of tourists to the province reaching 4.12 million.

Mr. Lam Hai Giang also informed about the process of calling for and organizing the Quy Nhon International Sailing and Paddleboard Race 2023 - "Journey to green the sea". In addition, the race is the opening event of a series of international sports events that the province has just signed with a partner in Italy, scheduled to be held in March 2024.

Các vận động viên chuẩn bị khởi động cuộc đua thuyền buồm quốc tế ảnh 3

Athletes prepare to start the international sailing race

Accordingly, Binh Dinh will coordinate with Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company and other units and partners to co-organize the UIM F1H2O International Professional Powerboat Race and Aquabike Quy Nhon City, expected to be held at Thi Nai Lagoon (Binh Dinh), attracting 40 participating countries.

However, at the discussion, many opinions said that the amount of gasoline used for these competitions used about 9,000 liters of A92 gasoline, 2,000 liters of A95 gasoline and about 8,000 liters of jet fuel... This raised concerns about the possibility of emissions, especially at a time when the world is in the "Net-zero" race (net zero emissions) that the Vietnamese Government is committed to implementing.

Mr. Tran Viet Anh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Binh Dinh F1 Joint Stock Company, said that the company will try to minimize emissions by integrating green recycling programs into a series of events such as the Festival.

Professor Dr. Tran Thuc, Chairman of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Association, also believes that with the determination of the provincial leaders and the high consensus of the people, the UIM F1H2O International Professional Motor Boat Championship and Aquabike will take place successfully.

“To be more successful, localities need to focus on linking and closely linking the three elements of culture, sports and tourism. As for emissions, the F1 boats are not large, but they are also emissions, so in the long term, the organizing unit needs to aim to convert engines to reduce emissions or have some measures to protect the environment and reduce emissions,” said Prof. Dr. Tran Thuc.

In conjunction with these races, the province organizes cultural festivals, food, music, fashion festivals, conferences and seminars to attract economic investment in marine sports...

Vận động viên ván đứng làm quen với biển Quy Nhơn ảnh 4

Stand up paddle boarders get acquainted with Quy Nhon beach

Also at the seminar, many experts focused on dissecting the strengths of sea tourism combined with the economy and culture of Binh Dinh province; including difficulties, challenges, as well as "suggestions" to help local tourism develop.

Experts also mentioned the sports economy, saying that in the world, especially China and the US, this industry is strongly developing; Vietnam has a lot of potential with an estimated revenue of 320 million USD/year, so it is necessary to focus on this industry.