The 2025 "Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal" Canoe Marathon Series passed through Hangzhou on Sunday. The event attracted over 500 athletes, with men's and women's divisions in races spanning 200m, 5km, and 10km distances.

Launched in 2024, the Series aims to advance the development of water sports in canal cities and popularize paddle sports. Embracing China's "Travel with Sports" initiative, this stop was held along the Grand Canal's core section, allowing athletes to experience the natural beauty of Jiangnan's water towns.

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