Yushu wins bid to host 2016 rafting Word Cup

Yushu city, the capital of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southern Qinghai province, was chosen to be the host city of the 2016 rafting World Cup by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and the Chinese State Sports General Administration of China’s extreme sports according to the message from Yushu municipal party committee office.

Yushu city is located in the hinterland of Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve,averaging over 4493.4 metres above sea level, and many rivers flow through Yushu city including Tongtian River and Batang River and Zhaqu River. Therefore, Yushu is rich in water resources. After Mr.Yao Maoshu rafted in the Yangtze River alone in 1985, Yushu has been becoming the first choice of rafting enthusiasts. In 2015, the Yangtze River limit rafting challenge was also held by Yushu.

The vice-mayor introduced that Yushu government has been promoting the development of rafting sport and the bidding work of the International rafting event since 2014. Currently, Yushu government hires experts to research and develop the rafting projects and has established the rafting association and company. Moreover, State Sports General Administration of water sports management center has officially approved of Yushu city to be the national rafting base.

The 2016 rafting Word Cup is the highest level of sports in the history of Yushu. The event is an opportunity to show the confident and energetic Yushu to the world. It is also a big chance for Yushu to promote the development of local sports and culture and tourism.

The 2016 rafting Word Cup will be held in Yushu from July15 to 22, 2016.