The Heishijiao Winter Swimming Team has been honored as an "Advanced Collective" by the Dalian Winter Swimming Association for ten consecutive years.
On the morning of January 19, the conference room of the Dalian Winter Swimming Association was packed with more than 60 attendees, including team captains and honorary members, who gathered to hear President Han Junlong’s work report. Vice Secretary-General Wu Zhenhua chaired the meeting. Cao Min, a leader from the Municipal Sports Federation, also attended the event.
The conference presented awards such as "Courageous Acts," "Outstanding Contributions," "Advanced Individuals," and "Advanced Groups," with more than 50 individuals receiving individual recognition. The Heishijiao Winter Swimming Team, the Hutan New Area Winter Swimming Team, and the Xiezhiwan Winter Swimming Team No. 3 were honored with the title of "Advanced Collective" for 2024.
Liu Zhencai, the 84-year-old captain of the Heishi Reef Winter Swimming Team, confidently accepted the certificate presented by Han Junlong, the association’s president, and then made a point of posing for a photo in front of the association’s commemorative wall. Excitedly, he shared with everyone that this was the tenth time he’d been honored with the "Advanced Collective" award during his decade-long tenure as team captain.
The Heishijiao Winter Swimming Team boasts over 100 members, fields an elite squad in competitive events, and serves as a pioneering force in organizing community activities. Behind this success lies the dedicated efforts and unwavering commitment of longtime captain Liu Zhencai and the team committee over the years.
Black Stone Reef Winter Swimming Team members An Gang, Guo Jianyang, Chen Hong, Wang Cunhong, and Sui Xin also received the "Advanced Individual" award, while Yang Lin and Tang Yunzhen were honored with the "Journalist Star" award.
Members of the 2024 Heishijiao Winter Swimming Team Who Received the Advanced Individual Award
Graphic and Text Editor: Yang Lin
Cinematography: Yang Lin, Tang Yunzhen, Lü Hua, Chen Hong, and others
Reviewed by: Liu Zhencai, Wang Qiusha
Images and text courtesy of: Dalian Winter Swimming Association
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