Swim Across Penghu Bay Kicks Off Tomorrow at Guanyinting

The annual "Swim Across the Penghu Bay" event is set to commence on June 13th at Guanyinting, marking its 24th year with an international flair. This year's competition partners with OCEANMAN, integrating the event into the global series and introducing a new 10K challenge.

The event has attracted a record number of participants, with over 3,000 swimmers from 23 countries registered. This significant turnout solidifies its position as a key stop on the OCEANMAN World Series global tour, connecting local talent with international competition.

Top performers in the 5KM swim, the top 10 in each age group, and the top 3 in the para-swimming category will qualify for the OCEANMAN World Championship. This year's championship will be held from November 13th to 15th in the Dominican Republic. The 5KM race will start from Guanyinting.

Several prominent figures will serve as ambassadors for the event, including Coach Xu Wen'er, the first Taiwanese swimmer to achieve the "Open Water Triple Crown," and former deaflympic swimmer Huang Qingxuan. The "Awei Adaptive Sports" team, dedicated to creating a friendly environment for children with special needs, will also participate.

In conjunction with the "Taiwan Water Sports Leading Plan - Penghu Station" initiative, the event will offer free SUP and kayak experiences led by professional coaches. Water safety challenges will also be available, with limited edition gifts for participants. Local Penghu delicacies, such as fried anchovies, squid balls, and cactus ice cream, will be served.