Chengdu is ready: HaBaWaBa China comes true!

HaBaWaBa China, the first-ever stage of HaBaWaBa International Circuit in the People's Republic of China kicking off on August 15^th in Chengdu, is already a resounding success. The event was presented last April, however it has gathered the participation of 20 teams coming from 5 different countries: Malaysia, Australia, Spain, Thailand and obviously China. That is an encouraging result for the project promoted by Waterpolo Development and Shine Aquatics Club of Chengdu, in collaboration with Water Polo Department of Chinese Rugby Association, the Wenjiang Sports Bureau and with the support of the local government. 

Three tournaments are planned - U10, U12 and U14 - which will be played in the magnificent facility of the Xindu Xiangcheng Sports Centre Natatorium, the pool that hosted the Universiade until yesterday. But in keeping with HaBaWaBa tradition, the young waterpolo players taking part in the event will also have unforgettable experiences outside the water. Chengdu, located in the Sichuan region, is the “town of pandas”, so a tour of the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also known as the “Sanctuary of Giant Pandas”, will not be missed.    Leaded by General Manager Lee Shuwei, Shine Aquatics Club is arranging the last details in these days - watch below the beautiful medals that will be awarded to the winners - for an event that will also benefit from the collaboration of old friends of the HaBaWaBa world such as Filippo Massimo Gomez: the former international referee who will be in charge of instructing and guiding the HaBaWaBa China referees team and he also will have a clinic about waterpolo topics. Member of Shine Aquatics Club technical staff Daniele Ferri - who is also the former head coach of Thailand female waterpolo team - will present a workshop for HaBaWaBa coaches in Chengdu.    The great celebration of the “game of the ball in the water” is therefore about to begin in Chengdu, confirming that HaBaWaBa is capable of creating a world without borders, based on the fun, sharing and passion that only sport can give.

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