Over 100 National Leaders Contest at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing
HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- C Y Foundation Group Limited ("C Y Foundation" or the "Group", HKEx stock code: 1182) is pleased to announce that the "C Y Foundation Cup" bridge tournament was successfully held at Villa 6, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on 26 December 2010. The "C Y Foundation Cup" was organized by the Chinese Contract Bridge Association ("CCBA") and co-organized by C Y Foundation and China Sports Industry Group Co. Ltd. ("China Sports Industry"). The breathtaking, exciting tournament attracted a total of 128 state leaders.
Contract bridge has been cherished by the nation and its leaders. The two-player Mitchell movement game, which took place at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, was absolutely exciting. Mr. Nie Weiping, renowned as a Go sage, joined hands with Mr. Cao Dayuan, another top Go player in the tournament. Their partnership showed great chemistry and they were crowned the Champion of Group B East-West after an intense competition of 28 packs of cards. Contract bridge has provided a platform for mutual learning, contesting and effective communication. C Y Foundation sent its own bridge team for the game, which aims to facilitate and strengthen communication between the Group and government authorities and promote the bridge culture of "operations and health", as well as the Group's online poker gaming platform. The event not only presented a marvelous game, but also fostered friendship.
Mr. Theodore Cheng Chee Tock, Chairman of C Y Foundation, said in the opening speech of the event, "Since 1984, The CCBA has organized bridge friendly matches for provincial, ministry leaders and army general from officer grade or above at government authorities. The games, which were supported by Chinese political leaders, have developed a bridge culture of 'operation and health' in the country. Brain-training and entertaining bridge games promote interaction and friendship among players. As a Hong Kong-listed company, C Y Foundation is pleased and honored to take part in such a traditional event."
C Y Foundation is a digital entertainment company that offers an e-sport platform and tournaments with aims to focus on organizing, developing and operating digital sports and entertainment events. Its business covers internet bridge and chess games, e-sports events and cultural exchanges. The C Y Foundation Cup bridge match provided a special chance for interaction. The event served as an alternative platform for communication between the Group and various authorities of the Central Government and promoted communication and understanding.
"C Y Foundation will continue to develop the most influential digital entertainment platform and polish its brand that clustered the cultural, entertainment and digital communications. The Group is committed to achieving benefits for the economy, culture and sports," Mr. Cheng added.
Introduction to the Chinese Contract Bridge Association
Chinese Contract Bridge Association was founded in June 1980. As a member of All-China Sports Federation, it is recognized by Chinese Olympic Committee as a nationwide sports association. Led by the General Administration of Sport of China, Chinese Contract Bridge Association advocates and organizes contract bridge activities and it is the only legal organization representing China for activities organized by World Bridge Federation and Pacific Asian Bridge Federation as well as other international contract bridge campaigns.
Introduction to the C Y Foundation Group Limited
C Y Foundation is an interactive digital entertainment company that provides quality entertainment and green resources for youngsters across China. C Y Foundation is also set to provide a network of Internet cafes in China as well as a national electronic poker tournament platform to tap opportunities in the online tournament gaming market. At the same time, C Y Foundation also co-organizes the first Asia's premier annual e-sports tournament and an online platform dedicated to daily poker tournaments at www.iefgames.com, strives to promote the online tournament activities.
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