Youth is like an album, illustrating the vibrant moments of adolescence. Sports, on the other hand, are the brush in the hands of youth, painting a scroll full of health and vitality. Around the world, across oceans and continents, sports exist in cities in various forms, each with its regional characteristics. As young people from China and the United States grow, they increasingly focus on sports topics. The Canal City Model United Nations Conference continues to provide a platform for Sino-US exchanges, bringing together young people from both countries to discuss aerobic cities and share popular sports in their communities!

On the evening of April 13th, the fourth session of the Sino-US Youth "Virtual Exchange" Program was successfully held! This event featured presentations and discussions centered around the theme of "Popular Sports in Cities."Additionally, the event was live-streamed on video platforms, allowing more students to witness the exciting proceedings in real time. The livestream attracted nearly two thousand viewers and received over ten thousand likes, generating enthusiastic feedback! Students from China and the United States delivered speeches entirely in English, focusing on their chosen topics. This not only showcased the energy of youth but also provided insights into the history and knowledge of various sports disciplines.

Yangzhou Jinghua Meiling Middle School: Xincheng Song, Jingkun Wu, Qisen Hou, Yuze Zhou

Students from Yangzhou Jinghua Meiling Middle School took the lead in delivering speeches, sharing their experiences with the challenging marathon sport, and highlighting themes of perseverance and endurance. From the origins and historical development of marathon running to the present-day iconic event, the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon, which has become a hallmark sporting event in Yangzhou, students provided insights into the history and significance of marathon running in the city. The meticulously planned race route weaves through the renowned landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Yangzhou, infusing the passionate spirit of sports with the city's charm. In this moment, Yangzhou, known for its leisurely pace of life, bursts with vitality!

Yangzhou Middle School: Yicheng Xu, Chufan Bu, Siyuan Tao

Pingpong, hailed as China's national sport, is a widely recognized sport throughout the country, known to virtually every household in China. The students from Yangzhou Middle School first introduced the rules of Pingpong, then demonstrated the importance and popularity of table tennis in the hearts of the citizens of Yangzhou by discussing recent Pingpong events hosted in Yangzhou and the promotion of Pingpong through the development of the sports industry. Finally, students from Yangzhou Middle School shared their personal experiences to illustrate the popularization of Pingpong on middle school campuses. Sports are increasingly integrating into the academic and extracurricular lives of young people in more diverse and enriching ways!

Weifang New Era School: Chunyu Qian, Yu Li, Yingying Cheng, Zhenru Liu

Weifang, as a coastal city in China, has seen the emergence of sailing, which is deeply loved by the people of this city. The students of Weifang New Era School began by introducing a video about sailing, giving everyone a preliminary impression of the sport. Following this, several student representatives respectively elaborated on the basic information of sailing, its long history of development, and the favorable conditions that make it a popular sport in Weifang. From learning sports disciplines to personal growth and development, and from sports themselves to the inheritance of culture and civilization, it truly embodies the original intention of Sino-US youth exchange!

Saint Mark's High School: Julian, Tylor, Ace

Three student representatives from Saint Mark’s High School introduced the widely popular sports of basketball and football in the United States. They vividly shared their personal experiences to illustrate the relevant skills of basketball and football. Furthermore, they conveyed to everyone the close relationship between sports and academic life in American high schools through their own training and competition experiences. Integrating sports into life is the best showcase of health and youth. 

Conestoga High School: Maryorie, Marybeth

Two student representatives from Conestoga High School shared about ice hockey. They began by explaining the competitive techniques and scoring rules of the sport, allowing everyone to understand how the game is played! Then they went on to provide detailed information about the development of the sport, along with some particularly interesting historical anecdotes. Iconic matches from the past, famous teams, and current student sentiments toward learning this sport all reflect the vibrancy and popularity of ice hockey.

Stuyvesant High School: Maryorie, Marybeth

Student representatives from Stuyvesant High School in New York shared about cycling. Cycling is not only a sport but also a leisure activity. The scenery along the way, and the stories on street corners, are all things that other sports cannot provide. Why has cycling become increasingly popular in recent years? It's because the whole world is pursuing a healthy, green, and sustainable lifestyle.

With the smooth progress of the fourth session of the Sino-US Youth "Virtual Exchange" Program, "Virtual Exchange" has gradually become a cultural exchange activity between China and the United States that many students and educators continue to pay close attention to! To implement the concept of quality education, the Canal City Model United Nations Conference has been actively engaged in various cultural and language exchange activities between China and the United States. It provides a more diverse platform for Sino-US youth to have more opportunities to overcome geographical distances and achieve friendly exchanges online or in person. The "Virtual Exchange" program is still ongoing, and let's look forward to the exciting content of the next session together!