Saturday, 19 January, SANYA (Hainan Province, China): The spectacular tropical beach resort city of Sanya, situated on the southern-most tip of Hainan Island, will host the first round of the Freestyle Aquabike World Championship and the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.

H2O president, Nicolo di San Germanò, Mrs Sun Su, Public Relations Minister of Sanya City, the Director of the Departmentof Culture, Radio, Television, Publication and Sports of Hainan Province,Mr Fan Xiao Jun, Vice Mayor of Sanya, Mrs Xu Cheng Ling and the Chairman of Visun Group, Mr Wang Da Fu confirmed the news at yesterday’s press conference in Sanya. “It is not often that one can use the phrase ‘history in the making’ but today is such an occasion.” he said. “I am delighted and extremely proud to be here in Sanya to launch the first ever Class 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Peoples’ Republic of China in Sanya, Hainan Province on 28-30 March.

“And I am very pleased to add that the on-water experience for the spectators will be heightened by the opening round of the Aquabike World Championship for the Freestyle category, with the world’s best riders performing a truly spectacular mix of improbable and breathtaking feats of aerial acrobatics.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr Wang Da Fu and his exceptional team at Visun Group, the members of the Chinese Motorboat Association and the authorities of Sanyawhose vision, commitment and extraordinary support have made the events become a reality.”

Described as the Chinese Riviera, Sanya is a luxury travel destination with a strong international appeal and a burgeoning tourism industry. “Sanya as a location is truly spectacular and offers everything that we could envisage from a venue, and the plans that Mr Wang Da Fu and Visun Group are putting in place will ensure that the event will be a tremendous success.” said Nicolò di San Germano.