The 2019 Reid Cup International Youth Badminton Competition, sponsored by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF) and the All-China Sports Federation, began on July 30 in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Wang Jiarui, chairman of CSCLF, attended the opening ceremony.
Wang Jiarui, chairman of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF), marks the opening of the 2019 Reid Cup International Youth Badminton Competition on July 30. [Photo/CSCLF]
The competition is meant to strengthen exchanges between teenagers from different countries.
It was hosted by the Chengdu government and the Chinese Badminton Association and received support from the World Badminton Federation and the Badminton Asia.
Participants at the opening ceremony for the 2019 Reid Cup International Youth Badminton Competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
On the morning of July 30, 12 teams from nine countries including China, South Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, France, Germany and Uzbekistan were presented at the opening ceremony for the 2019 Reid Cup International Youth Badminton Competition.
Around 120 young players will participate in the competition, which will last a week.
Wang Jiarui, chairman of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, gives a speech at the opening ceremony for the 2019 Reid Cup International Youth Badminton Competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
Wang Jiarui, chairman of CSCLF, announces the start of the competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
At 10:30 am, CSCLF Chairman Wang Jiarui announced the start of the competition.
Jing Dunquan (second from right), vice-chairman of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF), presents trophies to representatives of the All-China Sports Federation, the Chengdu government, the Dujiangyan government, and the Chinese Badminton Association as a token of gratitude for their collaboration with CSCLF. [Photo/CSCLF]
Tang Jiuhong, deputy secretary-general of CSCLF, gives a speech at the opening ceremony of the badminton competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
Tang Jiuhong, deputy secretary-general of CSCLF, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony for the competition.
Li Lingwei, vice-chairwoman of the Chinese Olympic Committee, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony for the competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
Li Lingwei, vice-chairwoman of the Chinese Olympic Committee, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, in which she encouraged teenagers from around the world to promote badminton and international exchanges.
A young player makes a pledge at the opening ceremony for the competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
Players warm up before a match. [Photo/CSCLf]
Players shake hands with their opponents after the competition ends. [Photo/CSCLF]
A girl prepares to serve. [Photo/CSCLF]
Two girls get ready to smack the birdy. [Photo/CSCLF]
After the competition, which was funded by Reid Group, participants will also take part in a number of follow-up activities.
A dance is performed at the opening ceremony for the competition. [Photo/CSCLF]
A performance is given during the opening ceremony. [Photo/CSCLF]
Children give a performance. [Photo/CSCLF]
Some young girls give a cheerleading performance. [Photo/CSCLF]
Chen Fang, vice-chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Political Consultative Conference, Zhang Jun, chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association, Xia Xuanze, vice-chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association, Chen Xingdong, deputy director of the Sichuan Bureau of Sports, Hao Kangli, vice-chairman of the Chengdu Municipal Political Consultative Conference, and officials from foreign consulates in Chengdu, attended the opening ceremony.
(Source: Fund Department of CSCLF)
