From April 11 to 12, 2026 Asia Triathlon Cup Dexing successfully conclusion in Dexing City, Jiangxi Province. By integrating local cultural and tourism resources, the event successfully presented a grand event that perfectly blended nature and sports. During the two-day competition, more than a 1,000 athletes from 19 countries and regions, including China, Australia, Austria, Greece, etc, as well as 36 provinces, municipalities, regions and clubs across China took part in the race. The event not only ignited a passion for triathlon among Dexing residents, but also widely publicized Dexing's beautiful natural scenery.

The highlight of the competition: top athletes competed on the same stage.

The event included the Asia Triathlon Cup, the National Triathlon Championship Cup Series, the National Triathlon U-Series Championship Cup, and the China Triathlon League. It featured various race distances, including Olympic standard distance, sprint distance, super-sprint distance, duathlon, and mixed relay, and offered multiple categories such as Elite group, U-series, mixed relay, and Age group which included standard, sprint distance and experience groups.

In the first day of the Asia Triathlon Cup, Chinese athlete Yang Yifan performed exceptionally well, winning the Elite Women's championship. This is her second victory in this event, demonstrating her consistent and strong performance. In the Elite men's , James Corbett, a member of the World Triathlon, crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:46:44, winning the championship.

Event Environment: Leveraging natural resources, a unique mountain and water course was created.

Dexing, located in northeastern Jiangxi Province, is known as the "Millennium Copper Capital" and is a historically significant cultural city in China, boasting natural landscapes such as the Damao Mountain National Scenic Area, Phenix Lake Scenic Area, and the Dexing Open-pit Copper Mine. The course for this event centers around the Phenix Lake, creating a unique route that blends mountains and water. The swimming section is located on Phenix Lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with comfortable water temperatures. It follows the Olympic standard distance of 1.5 kilometers, providing athletes with a good swimming experience. The cycling section is 38 kilometers, passing through the Phenix Lake Dam, Hongshan Road, Fenghuang Avenue, Jinshan Avenue, and Tongdu Avenue. The road conditions combine flat and open terrain with gentle slopes and undulating terrain, offering expansive views. The running route followed the lakeside road, resembling a "natural oxygen bar" nestled in the mountains and forests.

Cultural and Tourism Integration: Creating a New City Brand for the World Stage.

This year's event attracted athletes from 19 countries and regions, becoming a grand sports exchange event for the world. During the event, Dexing actively promoted the integrated development of "sports plus cultural tourism plus health and wellness," allowing domestic and international athletes and tourists to deeply experience Dexing's ecological and cultural charm. Beyond the competition, athletes from various countries deeply experienced the unique journey of "climbing Damao Mountain touring Phoenix Lake, appreciating the ancient bronze culture, and enjoying hot spring wellness," conveying Dexing's city positioning as "an important tourist node along the Wuyuan-Huangshan moutain route and a national health and wellness tourism destination" to the world.

Dexing also actively promoted the in-depth experience of "watching a race and touring a city," converting the event's traffic into increased cultural and tourism consumption. Participants could enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets, accommodation, and dining at numerous scenic spots throughout the city, allowing participants and tourists to immerse themselves in Dexing's vibrant culture and humanistic charm while experiencing the passion of competition.

Mass Participation: A Dual Model of "Elite plus Amateur" Deep Integration of Professional Sports and Mass Participation.

The events not only include professional-level Asia Triathlon Cup, National Championship Series, and U-Series Championship, but also feature multiple age groups such as full-distance age groups, half-distance age groups, and experience groups, maximizing opportunities for everyone who wants to experience triathlon and creating a sports platform for mass participation.

Future Outlook: Deepening the Triathlon IP and Moving Towards the World.

Dexing will continue to cultivate the triathlon event IP, deepening the integration of "sports plus culture and tourism plus health and wellness plus industry," building an internationally renowned triathlon event base and ecological health and wellness tourism destination, allowing the city's brand of "Beautiful Dexing" to reach the world with the triathlon.

Sports event is an important platform for international exchange. Dexing will continue to host sports events with a more inclusive and innovative attitude, welcoming guests from all over the world and allowing global friends to experience the unique charm of China's Copper Capital. At the same time, Dexing will further promote triathlon, allowing more people to understand and fall in love with this sport.

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