The VII Cup of the Chinese Consulate General in Kazan has started in Weiqi.

      The VII Cup of the Chinese Consulate General for the game of Weiqi (Go) has started in Kazan, gathering nearly 150 participants. Over the course of two days, competitions will take place, and the best will earn points for participation in the Russian championship. "Go is a treasure born of Chinese civilization, with a history spanning more than four thousand years. The game board, measuring nineteen by nineteen lines, and the black and white stones on it encapsulate the profound philosophical wisdom of the Chinese nation: the harmonious unity of man and nature, hidden in the balance of the general and the particular; the dialectical thinking of the unity of opposites, manifested in the choice between the big and the small, the first and the last, attack and defense, advance and retreat," noted the acting Consul General of China in Kazan, Cao Longquan. He emphasized that the China-Russia comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in the new era are at the best stage in their history, and Weiqi (Go) serves as an important bridge uniting the peoples of Russia and China. "Weiqi combines mathematics and philosophy. It is very beneficial for children. Moreover, this game fosters great inner discipline, which is also important," added State Duma deputy from Tatarstan, Ildar Gilmutdinov. The majority of the Cup participants are children passionate about the game of Go. They prepared a small concert for them, with performances immersing them in Chinese culture, as well as a buffet with national treats. "I want to wish everyone interesting competitions. Weiqi is about intellectual development. We are glad that the popularity of this sport is growing," emphasized the chairman of the Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kazan Executive Committee, Linar Garipov.

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