At 11:00 a.m. on January 24, 2026, resounding drums and loud cheers echoed across the frozen surface of Jinlong

Lake Park in Karamay. The Ice Silk Road · Dynamic Snow Xinjiang Karamay Public Ice and Snow Season Series Events –

the 2025-2026 Ice Dragon Super League (Karamay Stop, Xinjiang) officially kicked off. Athletes from multiple domestic provinces and cities, international teams, as well as local elite squads gathered on the

crystal-clear ice to engage in a spectacular competition blending strength, grace, speed and passion.

    This event features high-level organization and extensive participation. Under the guidance of the International Ice Dragon Boat Federation

and China Culture Industries Promotion Association, it is hosted by the Dragon Boat Culture Professional Committee of China Culture Industries

Promotion Association and Karamay Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism, and co-organized by Karamay District

Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism and Xinjiang Angling Association. Leaders and guests including Luo Zhongyi, President of the International Ice Dragon Boat Federation; Li Guolian, Member of the Party Leadership

Group and Vice Mayor of Karamay Municipal People’s Government; Zhang Yong, Deputy Secretary-General of Karamay Municipal People’s

Government; Wu Hao, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Dragon Boat Culture Professional Committee of China Culture Industries Promotion

Association; Su Wei, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and District Chief of Karamay District; and Wang Xiaojia, Deputy Secretary of the Party

Leadership Group and Director of Karamay Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism attended the event, and jointly inaugurated this

grand winter gathering together with local residents.

Athletes from across the globe compete on ice, with three spectacular events in full swing.The tournament has drawn 16 open-category teams from Yunnan, Tianjin, Tibet, Henan, Hebei, Anhui, Guangdong, Sichuan,

Hong Kong of China, Macao of China and Kazakhstan, along with 11 local teams from Karamay. They engaged in fierce

contests across three disciplines: the 200-meter straight race for 12-person ice dragon boats, the 100-meter straight

race for 5-person ice dragon boats, and the highly technical and spectacular 400-meter drifting turn race for 12-person ice dragon boats. At the venue, ice poles rose and fell in perfect unison as boats sliced through the ice like speeding arrows. Braving the bitter

cold, team members united, cooperated and strove forward with all their strength. Teams from diverse regions and cultural

backgrounds exchanged skills on the ice and forged friendship through interactions, vividly embodying the event’s core values

of sports competition, cultural exchange and regional communication.

A Sports Event for the People, Uniting All to Play the Main ThemeIce dragon boat racing is an art of teamwork. Unlike individual sports that rely solely on personal ability, it tests the unity

and concerted efforts of every member on the boat. Every precise strike of the ice poles and every synchronized exertion of

strength is a direct reflection of team cohesion. On the ice of Jinlong Lake, the simple truth that **unity is strength** resonates

vividly and powerfully throughout the competition. Inside and outside the venue, the tacit cooperation of athletes, enthusiastic cheers from spectators, and selfless dedication of

the staff together create a harmonious picture of people of all ethnic groups sharing the joy of ice and snow and forging close

emotional bonds. This grand sports event held in the winter of Karamay is far more than a race of speed. It serves as profound

education on collectivism and a vivid demonstration of unity and cohesion, strongly echoing the contemporary mission of forging

a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.

Event Popularity Extends Online, Promoting Xinjiang’s Local Products NationwideThis tournament serves not only as a stage for ice sports competition, but also as a window to showcase Xinjiang’s

abundant local produce. Amid the thrilling competition, the organizer skillfully adopted the integrated model of

sports and consumption, and held simultaneous online live-stream sales events. Riding on the massive popularity and public attention brought by the ice dragon boat event, live streamers enthusiastically

promoted well-known local agricultural specialties from across Xinjiang to audiences nationwide. Premium dried fruits,

Hotan jujubes, rich dairy products, distinctive honey and other delicacies from all parts of Xinjiang reached countless

households through live broadcasts. While experiencing the passion of ice and snow sports, viewers were also able to

conveniently taste the natural treasures of Xinjiang. This innovative initiative has enriched the connotation of the event, substantially boosted the development of Xinjiang’s

characteristic industries, and achieved a dual effect of thrilling on-site competitions and online support for agriculture

and regional revitalization.

Ice and Snow Resources Empower the City, Sports Brand Shines for Dynamic Snow XinjiangThe successful holding of the Ice Dragon Super League represents a fruitful practice for Karamay to fully tap into

its unique ice and snow resources and promote in-depth integration of sports, tourism and culture. It innovatively combines

traditional dragon boat culture with modern ice sports, endowing winter outdoor activities with new vitality and significance,

and enabling cold resources to continuously generate warm economic and social effects. Through this high-level and distinctive event, Karamay has showcased its abundant winter tourism resources and thriving ice

sports culture to the whole nation and the world. Serving as a vibrant window, the event allows more people to perceive the

unique winter charm and urban dynamism of Karamay through thrilling dragon boat races on ice. It has effectively strengthened

the regional influence of the Dynamic Snow Xinjiang brand in Karamay, and further spread the city’s image as A Journey Through

Wilderness, A City of Fashion across broader regions.

   The highlight of this year’s Ice Dragon Super League, the 2025–2026 Ice Dragon Super League Finals, will be held in Xilingol, Inner Mongolia

from January 27 to 31. Stay tuned for more spectacular moments!