June 5, Chinese Dragon Boat Open (Yongchuan station) started in Songgai town of Yongchuan district (永川区松溉古镇), 12 teams from Guangdong, Hong Kong competed in Yangtze river.
The competition is divided into three groups: Dragon Boat 200 meters, 300 meters and 500 meters straight racing. It is learned that the Chinese Dragon Boat Open (Yongchuan Station) has been officially included in the national dragon boat races, there will be three sessions of competition in Yongchuan from 2012 until 2014.