On August 8th, the 12th Olympic Sports Center Swimming Festival and the “Star Swimmer” Youth Standards Competition kicked off with great enthusiasm at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center Swimming and Diving Hall.
The competition attracted nearly 400 swimming enthusiasts, with young athletes forming the majority, particularly those aged 6 to 13. The event featured nine age groups and included four competitive categories: 50-meter butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
The event adopted a dual “electronic timing + manual judging” system for the first time, led by national-level referees to ensure fairness and professionalism in line with competitive standards.
The participants displayed great energy, competing fiercely in the pool while family and friends cheered enthusiastically from the stands, with some parents even creating handmade banners, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
“My 12-year-old has participated in the Olympic Sports Swimming Festival for four consecutive years—he absolutely loves swimming!” shared an excited parent from Nan’an District. Another parent from Jiulongpo District added, “We live near the Olympic Sports Center and come here regularly. My child looks forward to this event every
