Exclusive in-depth interpretation: a new level of snow football
The opening ceremony ignited passion, and the ice hockey hall became a football stage
In the ice hockey hall of Harbin Institute of Physical Education, a traditional ice sports venue, a unique event was ushered in on January 26 - the opening ceremony of the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization National Snow Soccer Tournament. This is not only a feast of sports, but also a major innovation in the history of snow soccer in China, because this is the first time that a snow soccer match has been held in an indoor stadium in China.
The opening match was a stunning debut of the Chinese Skoda team defeated the Kyrgyz Snow Leopards
The opening ceremony was followed by the opening match, which was the highlight of the day, with China Skoda FC taking on the Kyrgyzstan Snow Leopards. In the game, the Chinese Skoda team won with a score of 7:1 and won a good start for China. Captain Zuo Siyuan's exquisite combination and outstanding performance were remarkable, and he made two contributions in the game to lay the foundation for the team's victory. The captain of the Kyrgyz Snow Leopards, Mehlis Toboklev, managed to pull a goal back, but was unable to change the course of the game.
Regarding the performance of the Chinese Skoda team, the team leader said: "The organization of the event is professional and orderly, and the team entered the state soon after arriving in Harbin, and I am very happy to achieve this big victory, which is inseparable from the perfect, comprehensive and meticulous work of the organizing committee. "The goal performance in the opening match also made the 2,000 fans in the stadium boil, creating the hottest atmosphere I have ever experienced.
Zuo Siyuan of the Skoda team said in an interview: "I am very happy to win the game, the fans at the scene are very powerful, this is the hottest scene I have ever felt, and it makes our whole team full of strength." And the captain of the Snow Leopards, Mehlis Toboklev, admitted: "It's a pity to lose the game, and I will summarize after the game and try to win the next game to get three points." ”
International head-to-head: Russia URSA and Uzbekistan SQUARE are tied in a fierce battle
In another match on the 26th, the Russian ursa team and the Uzbek SQUARE team had a fierce duel, and finally drew 2:2. This evenly matched match showed the balance of strength between the two teams and added a suspense to the upcoming match.
Snow Soccer Indoor Debut Innovation Drives Project Development
According to Li Xin, president of the Harbin Snow Football Association, this competition is the first time that China has held a snow football match in an indoor stadium, and the ground of the venue is paved with 2 centimeters of natural snow. Judging from the competition site, this innovative measure has received good results. This not only brings new possibilities for snow football, but also lays the foundation for promoting the development of snow football in China.
Future prospects: snow soccer may become a new favorite of ice and snow sports
Under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the snow football tournament with the participation of all relevant countries has undoubtedly injected new vitality into ice and snow sports. In the future, with the continuous promotion and development of this project, it may become a dark horse in the field of ice and snow sports. The success of the ice hockey hall of Harbin Institute of Physical Education has provided valuable experience for other cities to host similar events.
Conclusion: Snow football, the heat on the ice China's ice and snow sports ushered in a new chapter
Overall, the holding of the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Snow Soccer Tournament marks a new height for snow soccer in our country. The use of indoor venues, the intensity of the competition, the outstanding performances of the players and the enthusiasm of the spectators all give the sport a new lease of life. In the future, it is expected that snow football will become a new business card of ice and snow sports in China, so that more people can join this passionate ice competition.