On September 7, 2024, the China International Women's Rowing Elite Competition(known as RoseRegatta) was successfully held in Fengxian, Shanghai. This event was founded in 2023 by M-Team (Shanghai) Sports Technology Co., Ltd., and this year marks the successful second edition.This year's event was also co-hosted by the China Rowing Association and the People's Government of Fengxian District, Shanghai.

The two-day event featured three categories: Elite, University, and Club groups. It included two race formats: the Women's Quadruple Sculls 1000m Sprint and the Women's Double Sculls 500m Sprint. The competition attracted 41 teams from countries like Chian,the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Malaysia,and the United Kingdom, with a total of 219 athletes showcasing the extraordinary talent and spirit of female rowers.

The competition was held over two days. On September 7, the Women's Quadruple Sculls 2000m Speed took place, and on September 8, the Women's Double Sculls 500m Sprint was held.

In the first round of the Women's Four Sculls 1000m Speed on the morning of September 7, the Newcastle University Boat Club, consisting of Holly Youd, Rachel Bradley, Harriet Taylor, and Lucy Thomson, faced the Czech Student Girls team, made up of Eliska Podrazilova, Valentyna Solarova, Barbora Podrazilova, and Eliska Svejdova. Although the Czech Student Girls had a small mistake at the start, they maintained the lead throughout the race. However, in the final 200 meters, Newcastle University caught up, and both teams entered the last 100 meters in a fierce sprint. In the final 10 meters, Newcastle University completed a stunning comeback, winning the first round by a slim margin of 0.48 seconds.

Czech Student Girls in W4x 1000m Speed Race

In the second round in the afternoon, the Czech Student Girls, after making adjustments, demonstrated their strength and took revenge on Newcastle University with a decisive 3.12-second advantage, securing the overall victory by 2.64 seconds to claim the Elite Group championship. Shanghai Huamu Rowing Club Elite Team from China defeated several strong domestic and international teams to win third place in the Elite Group.

On September 8, in the Women's Double Sculls 500m Sprint, the Quadruple sculling teams from the previous day split into two double sculls teams for the competition. The rivalry between Newcastle University Boat Club and the Czech Student Girls remained intense, with Newcastle University Boat Club first team claiming the championship, while Czech Student Girls' first and second teams took second and third place, respectively.

Otago University Rowing Club and Newcastle University Boat Club in W2x 500m Sprint Race

The idea behind creating the event came from the founder's observation that there were very few rowing competitions specifically for female athletes. The aim was to establish a competition exclusively for women, highlighting their strength, courage, and unique charm in the sport of rowing.

The event's theme color is purple, which has long been associated with royalty and nobility. In ancient times, purple dye was rare and expensive, thus becoming a symbol of power and wealth. In ancient Rome, only nobles were permitted to wear purple robes, leading to the phrase "Born to the Purple," which signifies being born into privilege.

In more recent centuries, purple has become a favorite color among many women. Unlike the traditional pink, purple has a deeper meaning. It reflects inner strength, power, self-esteem, and equality with men. In matters of love, women who favor purple are often seen as independent and talented, standing on their own.

The success of the event was widely appreciated by all the athletes. The exclusive competition souvenirs and thoughtful, warm services provided during the event created an unprecedented experience for the participants.

The founder of the event stated that future competitions will incorporate more concepts and elements that highlight the charm of female rowers, with the goal of making the RoseRegatta a globally renowned rowing event.

Czech Student Girls are receiving the championship trophy