Extra! Extra!
Jointly organised by the Singapore Chinese Baijiu Association and the Singapore Weiqi Association,
the 2018 Singapore Inaugural Moutai Cup Weiqi Tournament
officially kicked off at 9:00 a.m. on 18 August
at the Grand Pacific Hotel Singapore.
To ensure the success of this tournament,
the organisers paid attention to every detail from top to bottom,
making thoughtful and comprehensive arrangements
to create an excellent competition environment for the players.
Participants were required to arrive early at the venue,
and the association even provided breakfast for everyone
(which was available throughout the competition).
A total of 26 Weiqi enthusiasts took part in this tournament.
Gathering together, they made friends through the game of Go,
embarking on a unique journey
where fine baijiu and Weiqi intertwined.
Even before the competition began,
several distinguished guests arrived to watch,
clearly showing just how exciting this event was.
▲From left to right:
Mr Fu Qifa, Vice President of the Weiqi Association;
Mr Tian Yinhe, Former President and one of the Founders of the Weiqi Association;
Dr Huang Shangzhe, Honorary President of the Weiqi Association;
and Mr Yun Weilong, President of the Singapore Chinese Baijiu Association
(Mr Tian also participated in the competition).
Next, let’s follow the editor
and take a look at the精彩 performances of the players on that day!
Weiqi matches often last a long time.
Before placing each stone, players must think carefully,
as every move can determine the final outcome of the game.
This tournament was not only a test of skill and strength,
but also a valuable opportunity for players to learn from and challenge one another.
This was precisely the original intention behind hosting the event —
making friends through Weiqi.
Wait — did you notice something?
Two familiar handsome faces kept appearing on camera.
That’s right — they were the two professional referees
invited from the Singapore Weiqi Association.
After five intense rounds of competition,
our Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place winners were decided!
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▲Mr Charles Oon, President of the Singapore Chinese Baijiu Association and Chairman of Singapore China Baijiu Pte Ltd, presenting the Champion’s prize — congratulations on winning cash prize of $888 and cash vouchers worth $270
(sponsored by Microderme Aesthetics Pte Ltd, Crab Lao Song Restaurant, and Marina Bay Seafood Restaurant)
▲Mr Charles Oon presenting the Runner-up’s prize — congratulations on winning cash prize of $688 and cash vouchers worth $150
(sponsored by Microderme Aesthetics Pte Ltd, Crab Lao Song Restaurant, and Marina Bay Seafood Restaurant)
▲Mr Charles Oon presenting the Third Place prize — congratulations on winning cash prize of $488 and cash vouchers worth $150
(sponsored by Microderme Aesthetics Pte Ltd, Crab Lao Song Restaurant, and Marina Bay Seafood Restaurant)
▲With sincere thanks to the Singapore Weiqi Association for their strong support,
Mr Yun Weilong presenting a Certificate of Appreciation
▲With sincere thanks to the two referees from the Singapore Weiqi Association for their professional dedication,
Mr Yun Weilong presenting Certificates of Appreciation
With this, the 2018 Singapore Inaugural Moutai Cup Weiqi Tournament came to a perfect conclusion.
Throughout the competition, players demonstrated not only skill and sportsmanship,
but also perseverance and determination.
To promote traditional culture and allow Weiqi culture to be more widely appreciated and shared in Singapore,
the Singapore Chinese Baijiu Association will continue to shoulder this responsibility without hesitation,
working hand in hand with the Singapore Weiqi Association
to jointly promote the development of Weiqi culture.