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Boat race concludes in Harbin

Updated : 2017-09-05

By Yang Min ( chinadaily.com.cn )

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Players compete for medals on Songhua River at the 2017 Xieren Cup Harbin Rowing Race on Sept 3. The two-day event, which started on Sept 3, attracted around 200 players from 15 teams to participate in the races. [Photo/dbw.cn]

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Competitors carry a rowing boat to Songhua River before the opening of the 2017 Xieren Cup Harbin Rowing Race on Sept 3. The race, which originated in Europe, has become a popular water event. In 2012, Harbin Federation of Trade Unions started to purchase rows and hold training courses, marking the beginning of Harbin’s ambition to be a center for water sports. [Photo/dbw.cn]

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Competitors prepare for the 2017 Xieren Cup Harbin Rowing Race on the bank of Songhua River on Sept 3. [Photo/dbw.cn]