(Xiangqi Newsletter) The Singapore Xiangqi Association held its 90th anniversary celebration, and at the same time, the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Xiangqi Individual Championship of the 'Yiqiu Cup' on Sunday December the 2nd.
About 400 people, including teams leaders, selected players, sponsors, clubs' presidents, directors, and guild representatives from 16 countries and regions, participated in the grand event.
Mr. Lin Guanhao, president of the Association, delivered a speech, pointing out that the international status of Xiangqi is constantly improving. Xiangqi may once again be listed as one of the competition events at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Chairman Huo Zhenting said that the competition location is in the 'Ox Carrying Water' area, which is a good link between tourism and the development of the event.
Minister Fu Haiyan said that everyone is able to play a bit more of Xiangqi, which is worth encouraging. Minister Fu also awarded honorary medals to the following contributors:
Award for Long-term Service: Li Deyi, Xu Nailong, Huang Xiaohua.
Award for Outstanding Player: Wu Zonghan, Liu Yihao, Ms Wu Lanxiang, Ms Chen Mingfang.
Award for Special Contribution: Yan Mujiang, Ou Mushun, Wu Deshun, Zhao Jinshan.
Award for Outstanding Contribution: Li Xisen, Sun Jingting, Yun Weilong, Lin Guanhao, Chen Yiqiu.
At the conference venue, calligrapher Ma Shuanglu presented Minister Fu Haiyan with a calligraphy treasure titled 'Victory from Opening to Success'.
The chairman of the organizing committee, Wu Hanling, warmly welcomed the guests and gave a speech, jointly wishing the 90th anniversary of the Singapore Xiangqi Association.
For entertainment, Lin Guanhao, Ms He Caixia, Ms Fu Yingying, Ms Lin Bifeng and others took to the stage and sang joyfully, winning a lot of appreciation and applause.
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