Qu Hai conducted an interview with central and Hunan provincial medias after the opening ceremony of China Rally Championship

China Rally Championship is the motor event with largest scale and highest level in China currently. To get the chance of holding such kind of high level event in Hunan province, Chenzhou Municipal Party Committee and Chenzhou Government played a very important role on it, which highly indicated the government’s attached great importance on the development of the sports. In the morning of June14, 2013, after the opening ceremony of China Rally Championship, Qu Hai- Deputy Secretary of Chenzhou Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Chenzhou City conducted an interview with central and Hunan provincial medias.

People’s Daily: What is the advantage of Chenzhou city to take the first chance of holding China Rally Championship in Hunan province?

Qu Hai: first, Chenzhou city is with obvious location advantages and convenient transportation. As the south gate of Hunan province, Chenzhou city is adjacent to Guangdong province, and close to Hong Kong and Macau. Jingguang railway, Jingguang high speed railway, Jing-gang-ao expressway, 106 and 107 national highway, and Xiaron expressway, all are enabled Chenzhou city to be easy to come.

Second, Chenzhou is with abundant resource and elegant environment condition. Dongjiang lake, Mangshan mountain, Feitian mountain and other more than 110 landscapes attracted many tourists national wide.

Third, Chenhou is with complicated landforms which greatly encounter the geography requirements for the rally championship. The competitors may enjoy the challenge of the comprehensive racing tracks in Chenzhou well.

Xinhua News Agency: what are the highlights of this rally championship?

Qu Hai: this rally championship was held on the process of the construction of “city of sport” in Chenzhou city, which highly promoted the fitness program in Chenzhou and improvement of sports facilities. All Chenzhou people are expecting to enjoy this high level motor event in Chenzhou,

One of the great highlights for this championship is its racing track with the unique features of land forms of Chenzhou city. It is challenging for the competitors to take the competition with these enthusiasm tracks in hilly and mountain area. It is also attractive for the competitors to enjoy elegant ecological conditions with local folk beauties during the competition.

CCTV: how about the preparations for holding this kind of high level championship?

Qu Hai: it is a great chance for showing the charm of Chenzhou city to hold this kind of national level championship, so all the departments paid high attention on the preparation work. Organization, service and support, and propaganda were handled out well to make sure the event can be run smoothly.

Hunan TV: what is the significance for Chenzhou city to hold this kind of high level championship?

Qu Hai: Chenzhou municipal party committee and Chenzhou government paid great attention on the promotion of sports in recent years. In April, 2012, a significant decision - to establish “city of sport” was confirmed by the government. It is an important chance for Chenzhou city to promote the construction of “city of sport” with this championship, and also upgrade people’s living condition as well.

Chenzhou would take further steps to promote more sport brands as women’s volleyball team training base, cycle race of Dongjiang lake, hiking of hinny ancient path, SUV rally championship, etc. in near future to make sure the establishment of “city of sport” can be fulfilled on time.