On September 11, jointly organised by the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Guizhou Moutai distributor – Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, and co-organised by the Singapore Weiqi Association, the 2021 4th Singapore “Moutai Cup” Black & White Wisdom Weiqi Invitational Tournament was grandly opened. Numerous Weiqi elites gathered at Moutai to “make friends through Weiqi and bond through baijiu,” jointly carrying forward the culture of “Weiqi and Wine.”
Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd; Mr Chen Dingchuan, President of the Singapore Weiqi Association; as well as Mr Yang Jinhua, Chief Coach and Chief Referee of the tournament, were all present at the event. They interacted with the participants, exchanged Weiqi techniques, and witnessed the “fragrant” encounter between baijiu culture and Weiqi culture.
During the tournament, strict safety measures were observed, including scanning SafeEntry QR codes, temperature checks, and the provision of hand sanitiser. Masks were worn throughout the competition, and a safe distance was maintained between teams. On the premise of ensuring event safety, Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd continued to promote the competitive spirit of Weiqi. The number of participants this year was also reduced to 40% of previous years. Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd firmly believes in the government’s advocacy of a “new normal of living with COVID-19,” and in gradually remaining open during the pandemic, without the need for further tightening of preventive measures.
▲ Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd (second from right); Mr Chen Dingchuan, President of the Singapore Weiqi Association (third from left); and Mr Yang Jinhua, Chief Coach and Chief Referee of the tournament (second from left), attended the invitational tournament. The high-level matches by the players made the competition exceptionally exciting. Contestants from all walks of life battled it out with strategy and intellect, presenting one thrilling showdown after another. This year’s challenge specially featured both men’s and women’s categories, further enhancing the fun, viewership, and competitiveness of the event. It also aimed to promote the development of women’s Weiqi locally, encouraging more women to enjoy and participate in the game.
After more than an hour of intense competition, Lin Youzhi 6-dan in the men’s category and Cen Xi 3-dan in the women’s category emerged victorious with outstanding results, claiming the championship titles! In the men’s category, Chen Jiacheng 6-dan and Liu Ruiming 5-dan won second and third place respectively, while in the women’s category, He Liting 2-dan and Pei Jinling 3-dan took second and third place. With this, the 2021 4th Singapore “Moutai Cup” Black & White Wisdom Weiqi Invitational Tournament successfully concluded. Warm congratulations to all the players for their remarkable achievements! Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore China Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, and Mr Chen Dingchuan, President of the Singapore Weiqi Association, presented the awards to the winners in turn.
▲为男子组冠军林由之颁奖
▲为男子组亚军陈嘉成颁奖
▲为男子组季军刘睿明颁奖
▲为女子组冠军岑曦颁奖
▲为女子组亚军何丽婷颁奖
▲为女子组季军裴今令颁奖
A live board analysis session was held during the men’s and women’s finals, conducted by Chief Coach and Chief Referee Yang Jinhua. The crisp sound of the stones being placed and the superb analytical explanations kept the Weiqi enthusiasts watching on edge. Audiences who were unable to attend in person also watched the tournament via livestream.
The 2021 4th Singapore “Moutai Cup” Black & White Wisdom Weiqi Invitational Tournament was not only an encounter between Weiqi and Chinese baijiu, but also a journey of spreading Chinese culture. It is believed that the successful hosting of this tournament brought spiritual comfort to the many Weiqi enthusiasts in Singapore, allowing them to experience the unique charm of the cross-disciplinary integration of Moutai baijiu culture and Weiqi culture through competitive play.
Weiqi and Guizhou Moutai both originate from China, boast histories spanning thousands of years, and represent the perfect combination of wisdom, skill, and art of the Chinese nation. They are emblematic of Chinese culture and crystallisations of Chinese civilisation. Guizhou Moutai adheres to the principles of inheritance and innovation while promoting traditional culture. Through this tournament, baijiu and Weiqi were further connected, jointly exploring new models of “Weiqi and Wine” collaboration. In the future, Guizhou Moutai distributor – Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, together with the Singapore China Baijiu Association, will continue to strengthen exchanges and interactions with the Weiqi community, shaping the international image of “Cultural Moutai.”
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▲新加坡中国白酒有限公司董事长云伟龙为大赛裁判杨晋华颁发感谢状