Departure Ceremony and Pledge Meeting of Organization Committee&Staff of China's First Minigolf League Match Was Held

On June 19, the departure ceremony and oath meeting of 2024 China Minigolf League Organization Committee&Staff, which was sponsored by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the State General Administration of Sport, was successfully held in Zhouzhuang Invengo Minigolf International Club. This is another highlight event in Kunshan after the 16th Minigolf World Championship in 2019. At the same time, it marks the official launch of the preparatory work for the 2024 China Minigolf League Match.

In 1896, the first modern Summer Olympic Games were successfully held. The Olympic motto of "Faster, higher, Stronger, more united" has been passed down for centuries and has far-reaching influence. Guided by the Olympic spirit, China Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee is committed to promoting and popularizing Minigolf sport in China, making Minigolf sport into blossom all over the country, and becoming a beautiful local sports business card.

At the ceremony, Li Zhiping, deputy director of Chinese Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee, delivered a congratulatory speech, in which he expressed his ardent expectations and best wishes for the team. He said that Minigolf sport was introduced into Kunshan through the 16th World Championship, this time, from Kunshan to the country, I hope that the Committee will work together, go all out to win the first "battle" of China Minigolf League Match, and successfully complete the preparatory work.

Wu Liancai, deputy director of Kunshan Culture, Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, highly affirmed the work of Chinese Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee and introduced the origin of Minigolf and Kunshan. He pointed out that this ceremony is an important milestone in the development of Minigolf Sport in China. It is of positive significance to promote the popularization and development of Minigolf and improve the competitive level of this sport.

At the ceremony, the Chinese Minigolf Sport Promotion Committee invited Zhao Zhongcheng, Xu Meixiang and other members of the Chinese National team of the 16th Minigolf World Championship to give flags to the staff of the cities stage race of the China Minigolf League Match, hoping that they can carry out the important task of the development and promotion of Minigolf sport with firm faith and successfully complete the task.

In addition, Organization Committee of 2024 China Minigolf League Match took an oath, and the representatives of the cities stage race of 2024 China Minigolf League Match signed a military warrant, full of confidence and determination for the victory of the campaign.

The leaders who attended the ceremony came on stage and beat drums for the warriors who went out to encourage them, hoping that the team went out all the way to flower and bear fruit.

The President of SmartPutt Jane Wang pointed out : The wind is rising, the drums of departure are thundering! The horn of the expedition has sounded, I wish the warriors of the to ride the wind in June, break the waves, and cast a new chapter in the promotion and development of Minigolf Sport in China!

Speech at the Departure Ceremony and Pledge Meeting of Organization Committee&Staff of China's First Minigolf League Match

Respected leaders,Members of CMPC, Members of Chinese Team of The 16th Minigolf World Cup and all guests：

Today's 2024 China Minigolf League Match - City Stage Race departure ceremony is not a competition team's depature ceremony, but an important moment for the opening of China Minigolf League Match! It is the glorious expedition of the organizing committee and staff of the 2024 China Minigolf League Match! And you shoulder the historical mission delivered by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the State General Administration of Sport, and also serving as the sports business card of Kunshan and Zhouzhuang, the birthplace of Minigolf development in China,go on an expedition for the success of the First National Minigolf League Match!

Let's unite closely, overcome challenges, and show the wisdom and collaboration of the team! We are the firm leader of Chinese Minigolf Sport! Let's create a wonderful event with unlimited enthusiasm and professionalism! Let China Minigolf League achieve a zero breakthrough! Make a name for yourself internationally and let the world witness our strength and determination!

At this moment full of glory and responsibility, I would like to extend my most sincere blessings and support to you. May you move forward bravely and not be afraid of difficulties and dangers on the way forward. At the same time, I also look forward to your safe return and triumph! For the sake of China's Minigolg career, let's go!"

Minigolf League Match Kunshan European and American Alumni Association and Yangtze River Delta Region opened

Justin Lee

On the morning of September 9, the first Minigolf League Match Kunshan European and American Alumni Association and Yangtze River Delta Region was opened. Sponsored and organized by Suzhou Smartputt Sports Technology Co., Ltd.,this match was hold in Invengo International Minigolf Club. Zhu Jun, Secretary-General of Jiangsu European and American Alumni Association, Wang Yan, Deputy Director of Suzhou Overseas Chinese Office, Zhong Wei, Secretary-General of Suzhou European and American Alumni Association, Hu Zhiwu, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Japan Branch of Shanghai European and American Alumni Association, Zhang Jun, Executive Vice Minister of the United Front Work Department of Kunshan Municipal Party Committee, etc. attended the event.

Li Zhiping, executive president of the Kunshan European and American Alumni Association, delivered a speech, hoping to deepen the exchange and cooperation between overseas returnees in the Yangtze River Delta through the competition.

In his speech, Zhang Jun expressed his good wishes for this event, and hoped that the majority of overseas students would give full play to the advantages of both international vision and double-innovation spirit, be rooted in the local, international-oriented, integrate cross-regional and cross-cultural resources, and provide strong support for Kunshan's economic transformation, upgrading and innovative development.

Subsequently, nearly 200 athletes and referees from 16 teams from Shanghai, Suzhou, Kunshan and other places gathered at the world's largest full-category Minigolf International Club and opened a wonderful Minigolf competition feast.

After a wonderful and fierce competition, Zhang Hongkai of the KNSSA won the first place for men, and Yuan Ziqin of the children's school team for Canadian foreigners in Kunshan (Kunga Wolves) won the first place for women.

The contestants have said that this is not only a sports competition, but also a gathering of friendship. Sports has built a bridge of friendship, enhanced mutual understanding and communication, and established a deep friendship, and are more looking forward to continuing to compete in the competition on September 16.

It is reported that on September 17th. Group competition will also be held in Kunshan which will decide the group champion, runner-up and third runner-up

Let's look forward to it together!

ITALY WINS GOLD; ITS FIRST MEDAL IN 32 WORLD AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Italy’s 72-hole hole score of 31-under-par 541 was one stroke better than silver-medal winning Sweden and four better than the bronze medal winners from the USA.

In a tightly contested back nine, Italy and Sweden gained a slight separation from the field, but the par-5 14th hole proved to be pivotal because of the play of Florioli and Bovari.

Florioli was the first Italian player out and holed a chip shot on the 14th and Bovari followed with an eagle for a three-stroke gain on Sweden.

“I was feeling that I was going to make a birdie on that chip, and I made it,” said Florioli, a 17-year-old from Bergamo. “I played the last four holes in par, par, par, par and that is a great final on this golf course.”

Bovari, a college golfer at the University of Virginia, reached the 569-yard 14th with a 3-wood that stopped on the green, 70 feet from the hole.

“Sometimes it happens,” Bovari said of his eagle putt. “Today was one of those days. It went in the dead middle of the cup. I didn’t have the strength in me to yell. I put my arms up to celebrate.”

Italy’s Filippo Celli, the low amateur in the 2022 Open Championship, shot a non-counting 70.

“Florioli played so well on the back nine with a fantastic attitude,” said Delpodio. “He was under pressure, but he was making it so easy. Bovari had two big putts on 13 and 14. To win such a tournament there must be some magic. You cannot pre-plan everything. There must be some moments when you understand everything is coming together. I realized on 14 that it was our moment. I was pretty sure it was going to end with a victory.”

Italy is one of nine nations to participate in all 32 World Amateur Team Championships since 1958. Their previous best finishes were a tie for fourth in 2004 and 2008.

“I thought about playing my best golf and I think I did,” said Florioli. “I shot 6 under bogey-free in the last round and I am proud of it. It is a memory forever because it is the first time for Italy in history. It’s a great feeling.”

Completing the top 10, Norway was fourth, its best-ever finish, Spain was fifth, France was sixth, Japan, the 18- and 36-hole leader was seventh, Austria and Wales shared eighth and Finland was 10th.

Italy receives custody of the Eisenhower Trophy until the next World Amateur Team Championship in Dubai, UAE, in October of 2023.

Although there is no official recognition, Sweden’s Tobias Jonsson was the low individual with a score of 17-under 269

City leader Sun Yong visited Zhouzhuang town and investigated new social class personage united front work

NSSA ZHIUZHUANG

Municipal Standing Committee, Organization Department minister, United Front work Department Minister Sun Yong led a team to Zhouzhuang town and investigate new social class people united front work, town deputy Party secretary, Mayor Qiu Ping, town Party committee member Jin Wei accompanied the investigation.

In Invengo IOT Industrial Park, Sun Yong inspected the 5G tide Rubik's cube, unmanned library, mini golf and other new cultural tourism projects, listened to the enterprise leader, the president of the new association of the town Li Zhiping on the enterprise operation and development of the introduction, and on the construction of the new association of Zhouzhuang town organization and guidance.

Sun Yong stressed: zhouzhuang new cib to give full play to the party and government relations of new social ranks of Bridges, actively reflect the views and interests of the new social class requirements, to connect the new social classes, organized, together, form a consensus together, show the elegant demeanour, healthy development of economy and society to zhouzhuang to make new contributions.

The sixth Council meeting of Kunshan Overseas Association was held

Kunshan Overseas Association

Member of the Standing Committee of Suzhou Municipal Party Committee Wang Yang, , vice minister of the United Front Work Department Xu Yulian, ; deputy secretary of Kunshan Municipal Party Committee Xu Huadong,, minister of the United Front Work Department Sun Yong, deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress Li Wen, deputy mayor of the municipal government Ji Fang, vice chairman of the municipal People's Political Consultative Conference Song Jianhua attended the conference. The conference was presided over by Zhang Jun, executive vice minister of the United Front Work Department of Kunshan Municipal Committee.

The CONFERENCE DELIBERATED AND APPROVED THE CONSTITUTION OF KUNSHAN OVERSEAS SORORITY (REVISED DRAFT) AND THE LIST OF CANDIDATES SUGGESTED BY THE SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KUNSHAN OVERSEAS SORORITY, FORMING THE SIXTH LEADERSHIP AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KUNSHAN OVERSEAS SORORITY.

Yang WANG DEALS A MEDAL TO SUN YONG, THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE KUNSHAN OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION.

Xu Huadong awarded the card to the newly elected executive vice president.

Sun Yong awarded awards to two industrial chapters as well as national and regional chapters.

Li Wen, Ji Fang and SONG Jianhua awarded MEDALS to the newly elected Vice presidents.

In his speech, Xu Huadong fully affirmed the achievements of the Kunshan Overseas Association in the past five years, and hoped that the Kunshan Overseas Association should hold high the great banner of patriotism, continuously enhance new consensus in ideology, promote the return of the hearts of Hong Kong and Macao, promote the cohesion of overseas Chinese hearts, and enhance the recognition of the hearts of the people in Taiwan. We should unite patriotic forces at home and abroad, constantly expand the benefits of cooperation, make achievements in attracting investment, make practical measures in foreign cooperation, and show results in promoting Kunshan; We should strengthen the self-building of the ARATS, strengthen its cohesion in practice, and make great efforts to improve its working mechanism, strengthen its staff and enhance its ability to perform its duties.

Xu Yulian delivered a speech on behalf of Suzhou Overseas Association. He pointed out that at present, Suzhou earnestly implements the decisions and arrangements of the Provincial Party Committee and the spirit of the speech made by Wu Zhenglong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, during the survey in Suzhou, sticks to the epidemic prevention and development, refocuses on the construction of industrial innovation cluster in the digital economy era, accelerates the gathering of high-end factors, and unswervently promotes high-quality development. Hope kunshan overseas friendship association to the conference as a new starting point, do more work on the win and solidarity, more achievement, in the development of the power and services on the propaganda and promotion of kunshan many much-told tale, jointly promote the kunshan fellowship working efficiency, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and overseas for kunshan, suzhou high quality development contribute more power.

Sun Yong, newly elected chairman of the Kunshan Overseas Association, said that the current situation is a critical period for epidemic prevention and control and the resumption of work and production. New nodes mean new opportunities. As Kunshan Overseas Association shoulders new challenges and tasks, it should strengthen confidence, meet Danone production in an orderly and steady manner, earnestly fulfill its responsibility for epidemic prevention and control, and actively promote the resumption of work and production. We should further and comprehensively strengthen our own construction, focus on the construction of talent team and working team, establish a sound work system, and extensively unite high-level overseas talents. It is necessary to innovate the form, continuously improve the service level, and continuously strengthen the construction of publicity platform, activity platform, discussion platform, service platform and communication platform, so as to gather more resources, create a better environment and solve more problems for the development of member units.

In order to help the city coordinate epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, Kunshan Overseas Association donated 200,000 RMB worth of anti-epidemic scanning terminal equipment to welfare institutions in Kunshan City. Chen Luyong, director of Kunshan Civil Affairs Bureau, and Zhang Chi, executive director of Kunshan Maritime Association, made the donation ceremony.

At the meeting, Zhang Jun delivered the work report of the fifth Council of Kunshan Overseas Association. Strengthen self-construction, strengthen group organization construction, serve members to promote development, build Kunshan Hailian propaganda network; Centering on the work of the center, it serves for investment attraction, talent construction and people's livelihood. With practical actions and work results, it has delivered successful results in serving the development of Kunshan, the development of associations and the growth of members. The report also sets out expectations for the work of the next Council.

Beijing Chamber of Commerce of Shanxi Enterprises held a forum on strategic cooperation with Xingxian Gov.

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At 2 PM on September 7th, at the invitation of Xingxian government, Beijing Chamber of Commerce of Shanxi Enterprises, Xingxian People's Government held a forum on strategic cooperation, and then attended the promotion and project signing conference of Xingxian County Investment and Intelligence Introduction (Beijing).

Wenxiang Zhao, the rotating chairman of SCCB， vice chairman Wang Jianyong, standing deputy chairman XingXiuQiao, vice chairman Liu Futang, Wen-hua Yang, Jianming Li, Director Zhiqiang Guo, Deputy secretary general Guodong Wang,Naijun Gao,Maohua Lu attended this symposium

The party secretary of Xingxian County Party Committee Qiao Yun, Xingxian County Party Committee Standing Committee, deputy secretary of the county Party Committee Zhang Zihui, Xingxian County economic development District Party working Committee secretary, director of the management Committee Gao Haiqing and other relevant offivials attended this forum.

The forum was presided over by Mr. Zhao Wenxiang, the rotating president of the Chamber of Commerce. First of all, he extended a warm welcome to Mr. Qiao Yun and his delegation, and introduced the basic situation of the Chamber of Commerce and its development trends in recent years. Gao Haiqing, Secretary of Party Working Committee and director of Management Committee of Xingxian Economic Development District, introduced the basic situation of Xingxian Economic Development District and proposed the intention of cooperation with Beijing Chamber of Commerce of Shanxi Enterprises. After the interaction, the two sides signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. Qiao Yun, Secretary of Xingxian County Committee of the Communist Party of China, highly recognized the strategic cooperation between the two sides and expressed strong support for bilateral cooperation. Chamber of Commerce executive vice President Wang Jianyong made a summary speech at the symposium.

After the symposium, both parties moved to the Investment promotion Conference to attend the Investment promotion and project signing conference of Xingxian (Beijing).

The delegation of SCCK visits Gaochun Economic Development Zone

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In order to promote cooperation , share development opportunities, create a better future, accurately connect advantageous industrial resources and excellent business models between Gaochun Economic Development Zone and members of Kunshan Shanxi Chamber of Commerce, invited by leaders of Gaochun Economic Development Zone, led by Chairman Zuo Yongjie, Chief supervisor Li Zhiping, Secretary-General Wang Zhihui, Vice Director Song Shuping, Guo Peng, and consultant of Chamber of Commerce Wang Liguang, SCCK visited Gaochun Economic Development Zone. Gao Chun Economic Development Zone Merchants Bureau deputy director Kong Yijiang led a warm reception.

Accompanied by Mr. Kong, the delegation visited Yunxi Bio-Medical Industrial Park and Gaochun Museum, etc., and held an exchange forum to explain the questions raised by the delegation in depth.

During the meeting, the two sides have the thorough exchange. Yang Zhen, the CEO of Yunxi Medical Valley introduced in detail the medical valley, Yunxi Medical valley of medical is state-owned economy reaching to build high-end medical devices industry park area, the total area of about 900 mu, building area of 1,200,000 square meter, is focused on the medical device industry, Set production, research and development, office, commercial multifunctional integration of the park. The park contains 2 systems, 8 services areas and more than 200 companies.

Through visits and exchanges, the delegation spoke highly of Gaochun's investment environment, characteristic industries and development plan, and hoped that both sides could play their respective advantages and actively seek cooperation points. Deepen friendly relations, develop through cooperation and achieve win-win results.

MiniGolf Summer "parent-child Summer camp activity was held

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Kunshan Minigolf Sport Association was launched three days parent-child Minigolf Summer camp activity in Zhouzhuang Primary School in Kunshan

Parents and children are involved together, meanwhile,with the professional guidance of coaches, Parents and kids get their starting with basic training, competitive competition and other Parent-child interaction activities

Both team and Individual winners were awarded and All the participants enjoyed this activity very much in that it combines entertainment with sport. The origin and development of Minigolf sport was understood deeply.

On behalf of Kunshan Minigolf Sport Association, the vice Director, Chen Wenqiao, awarded Zhouzhuang Primary School the ambassador of Minigolf Sport Promotion. As a starting point, from Zhiuzhuang Primary School, Minigolf Sport will be promoted widely in whole Kunshan and provide more selection for youth sporting and cultivate their interests and habits in Minigolf sport.

World Championships 2023 Announced For Sweden

World Minigolf Federation

Uppsala, Sweden - The World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) together with Svenska Bangolfförbundet (SBGF) and Uppsala Bangolfklubb (UBGK) are excited to announce the awarding of the Minigolf World Championships 2023 General Class to Uppsala. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time the World Championships will be played since 2019 when they were held in Zhouzhuang, China. The World Championships are the premier international miniature golf tournament, normally held every two years. The tournament will be held from August 22 through August 26, 2023 with training days starting as early as August 12.

The competition will be held on the miniaturegolf and feltgolf courses at the UBGK. The UBGK was founded in 1934 and is one of Sweden’s oldest bangolf clubs, with approximately 250 members. Svenska Bangolfförbundet was founded in 1937 to support the sport. Uppsala is located in eastern Sweden and is the 4th largest city in the country. Besides minigolf, Uppsala is also known for the Uppsala Castle as well as being home to Sweden’s largest cathedral and the oldest Scandinavian higher education center. The city will offer many destinations for minigolfers and spectators alike who come for the championships.

Mr. Pasi Aho, WMF Vice President Sport said: “We are very grateful to SBGF and UBGK for applying at short notice after our main candidate in Switzerland withdrew its application. At the same time we are very pleased to return to Sweden with General Class championships 12 years after the fantastic 2011 World Championships in Stockholm. We are sure all parties will provide a most enjoyable championship at a perfect location, in the home of one of the world’s best minigolf clubs in recent history of the game.“

"This means a lot to us as a sport, to sports in Sweden generally and it will hopefully give a proper boost to mingolf in the country after virtually all championships have been canceled during the two-year pandemic,” says Mats Söderkvist, president of Svenska Bangolfförbundet.

The WMF looks forward to bringing the minigolf sport world together again for the World Championships and celebrating the best of the best in the sport.

The WMF is the umbrella organisation of Minigolf sports associations worldwide and continental associations in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The WMF is a member of GAISF (Global Association of International Sports Federations), AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport) and TAFISA (The Association For International Sport for All).

IFBB FIT MODEL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021

The IFBB Fit Model World Championships were held in Riga, with a magnificent organization.

The winners were Anastassiya Chshekotilova from Kazakhstan, in Women’s Fit Model, Nikita Stepanovs from Latvia in Men’s Fit Model, and Kristina Mickiene from Lithuania, in Master Women’s Fit Model, among others.

IFBB DIAMOND CUP SERBIA

The IFBB Diamond Cup of Serbia has been a new opportunity to demonstrate the great organizational capacity and leadership of this national federation, under the presidency of Mr. Goran Ivanovich.

The champions were, Dmytro Marchenko from Ukraine, in Men’s Bodybuilding, Marko Vukotic from Montenegro, in Men’s Physique, and Viktoriia Lysenko from Ukraine, in Bikini Fitness, among others.

SUCCESSFUL IFBB WORLD BODYBUILDING AND FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The IFBB World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships 2021 celebrated in Santa Susanna, the world capital of fitness, has been the largest event in the history of bodybuilding and fitness.

With the occasion of these championships the IFBB celebrated its 75th anniversary, in a competition that counted with the participation of 1. 800 athletes and more than 500 officials from 102 countries.

The event started with the IFBB annual congress, and continued with four days of incessant activity in a competition in which the new world champions were, Vladimir Holota from Slovakia in Men’s Bodybuilding, Kikwan Seol from South Korea, in Men’s Classic Bodybuilding, Farshad Valipour from Iran, in Men’s Classic Physique, Serhiy Royko from Ukraine, in Men’s Physique, Mohamed Ibrahim from Egypt, in Men’s Bodybuilding over 100 kg, William Yuri Rodriguez from El Salvador, in Men’s Games Classic Bodybuilding over 175 cm, and Abdulla Albalooshi from the United Arab Emirates, in Muscular Men’s Physique, among others.

In the women’s senior categories the main winners were, Kateryna Stoianova from Ukraine, in Bikini Fitness, Meri Akievska from the Republic of North Macedonia, in Wellness, Yuliia Shykula from Ukraine, in Bodyfitness, and Nataliia Prokhorova from Ukraine, in Women’s Physique, among others.

IFBB NATIONAL EVENTS

19 November, 2021

IFBB National Federations continue to hold their national events around the world.

Among the last celebrated ones, the Venezuelan National Championships was held past weekend, resulting as winner,  Roberto Rattia in the Bodybuilding category.

In Belarus, another great national competition was celebrated,  in which the athlete Sergey Yurkevich was the winner in Men’s Bodybuilding.

IFBB ELITE PRO MASTER CHAMPIONSHIPS AND DIAMOND CUP PORTUGAL

26 November, 2021

The IFBB Elite Pro Master World Championships took place in Portugal.

The city of Póvoa de Lanhoso, hosted  the IFBB Elite Pro Master World Championships together with the amateur competition,   IFBB  Diamond  Cup Portugal.

The new world master pro champions are, Pedro Quiala Pereira from Angola, in  Men’s  Bodybuilding,  Katerina Jakubcova from United Kingdom,  in  Bikini Fitness, and  Alzbeta Petkova  from Slovakia, in  Women’s  Body  Fitness.

At the IFBB Diamond Cup event the main winners were, Ahmed Al Maskari from Oman, in Men’s Bodybuilding,  Boaventura Jose Macuacua  from  Mozambique, in  Men’s Physique, Jessica Rodriguez from Spain, in Bikini  Fitness, and Silvio Koorndijk  from  Romania  in  Men’s  Classic  Physique,  among others.