The Nanjing Universities Rowing Open is a large-scale international rowing event that integrates sports competition, cultural exchange, and tourism promotion. Since its inception, it has become an important platform to showcase the charm of Nanjing city, promote the development of sports industry, and facilitate international cultural exchange. The aim is to promote sports and cultural exchange between domestic and foreign universities through rowing, a dynamic and passionate water sport, while showcasing the modern style and unique charm of Nanjing, a historical and cultural city. The hosting of the event not only enriches the sports and cultural life of Nanjing, but also further enhances its international reputation and influence.
The 2024 Nanjing University Rowing Open has attracted rowing teams from many well-known universities both domestically and internationally, including the University of Oxford in the UK, the University of Cambridge, Tunhu Sen University in Malaysia, Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, the University of Hong Kong, and several local universities in Nanjing. The scale of the competition has been expanding year by year, and the number and quality of participating teams have significantly improved. It has become an important stage for domestic and foreign college rowing enthusiasts to exchange and compete.