US player wins in canoeing competition

( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2015-09-16

The Mandarin Ducks Creek, the main track in the match, has a large falls and strong currents, accompanied with a graceful environment and completed infrastructure.

The second China Baishuiyang International Water (Canoeing) Ultimate Challenge concluded in the Mandarin Ducks Creek, Pingnan county on September 12. The US player Jason Beakes took the crown, fj.people.cn reported.

Chinese players Gan Wei and Yang Yiguo came in second and third places, respectively.

The Mandarin Ducks Creek, the main track in the match, has a large falls and strong currents, accompanied with a graceful environment and completed infrastructure.

The event aims to popularize the national 5A Baishuiyang Scenic Spot, facilitate the development of tourism, as well as enrich residents' lives.

The match is part of the 5th Culture and Tourism Festival of the Ningde World Geopark, which kicked off on September 13.