China's first high diving team is gearing up to make their international debut at the upcoming World Junior High Diving Championships in Brazil.
The team, based in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, trains at the world's first fixed high diving facility, featuring a board that stands 27 meters high. This facility was designed and built by Feng Yingxiong, a seasoned diver with over 50 years of experience in the sport.
The High Diving World Cup will take place in Brasília from October 11th to 13th, serving as the inaugural World Junior High Diving Championships this year. Athletes aged 17 and 18 will compete at 15 meters, while those aged 15 and 16 will dive from 12 meters. Four young Chinese divers, comprising one boy and three girls aged 17 and below, are set to participate in three events across South America.
\"China usually wins all of the titles in comprehensive diving, but when it comes to high diving, we are relatively weak on the global stage,\" said Feng. \"Through our high diving training sessions and demonstrations, I hope more athletes who love the sport can participate.\"
\"Our primary goal for next month's competition is to learn, improve our understanding, and broaden our horizons. I hope our divers can achieve good results, which will later inspire more Chinese people to learn about high diving,\" he concluded.
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China's first high diving team set for debut on world stage in Brazil
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