Geared for a Better Future

In August, Nanjing was bathed in scorching heat as the Third NGC Staff "Water Carnival" kicked off at the Natatorium of the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center. On the morning of August 23, 2025, a number of employees and their family members, undeterred by the heat, arrived early to participate and watch in the event. The pool water shimmered with gentle ripples, complementing the lush green ambiance of the venue and providing a refreshing coolness to the participants. Everyone gathered around the pool, cheering enthusiastically for the competitors and sharing a heartwarming time together.

(Opening Ceremony)

(Chairman Hu Announces the Opening of the Third NGC Staff Water Carnival)

To further enhance the innovation of the event, the organizing committee this year fully upgraded the competition segments, introducing a number of fun competitions, and incorporating three rounds of lucky draws. The athletes demonstrated tenacity and a competitive spirit, with teams working in perfect harmony and showcasing their strong collective cohesion. Every participant was immersed in the excitement brought by the water sports.

Actively encouraged by the group's leadership and various business units, the event attracted 22 teams from different companies, branches, and departments, with nearly 220 staff members enthusiastically participating in the morning events. After several rounds of intense competition, in the men's 50-meter freestyle, Jiang Hongxin from Huaian Company, Chen Liang from High-speed Gear Branch 3, and Yu Yiming from Quality Department of High-speed Gear claimed the champion, runner-up, and third places respectively; in the women's 50-meter freestyle, the top three spots were taken by Jiang Mengxin from the NGC Group, Li Xiaofang from High-speed Gear Branch 4, and Shen Xia Bingxue from High-speed Gear Branch 6; in the men's 25×2 freestyle relay, Sun Yihao/Jia Shibin from Heat Treatment Department of High Speed & Accurate Gear, Zhao Hongshu/Liu Chengcheng from High-speed Equipment, and Deng Keming/Shi Xiufei from High-speed Gear Branch 1 took the first, second, and third places respectively; the "Invincible Wind and Fire Wheels" competition was won by High-speed Gear Branch 1, High Speed Accurate Heavy-duty Gear Branch, and High-speed Gear Branch 3; in the "Voice Navigation" event, High-speed & Accurate Heavy-duty Gear Branch, Team 1 of Huaian Company, and Heavy-duty Gearbox Branch of High-speed & Accurate Gear took the top three positions; in the "Lightness Skill on Water" race, High Accurate Marine Equipment’s Production Department, High-speed Equipment Department, and High-speed Accurate Gear Technology Department took the first three spots; the first prize in the team event "Unity is Strength" was awarded to Team 1 of High-speed Gear Company.

In a relaxing, cheerful atmosphere, the event entered a heartwarming and touching moment. Jiang Hongxin, the winner of the men's 50-meter freestyle, proposed to his girlfriend on site. Witnessed by his colleagues, he held a bouquet of flowers and made a sincere confession, pushing the atmosphere of the entire event to a climax. The moment they embraced was met with thunderous applause and cheers from the audience, with the company leadership also extending their best wishes to the couple. This romantic and sweet moment highlighted the care and warmth of the NGC family.

Athlete Performances:

Participants in Fun Competitions:

Participants in Team Tug-of-War:

Event Highlights:

(Top three finishers in the "Invincible Wind and Fire Wheels" competition pose for a photo)

(Top three finishers in the "Voice Navigation" competition pose for a photo)

(Top three finishers in the "Lightness Skill on Water" competition pose for a photo)

(Top three finishers in the women's 50-meter freestyle pose for a photo)

(Top three finishers in the men's 25×2 freestyle relay pose for a photo)

(Top three finishers in the men's 50-meter freestyle pose for a photo)

(The winning team in the "Unity is Strength" tug-of-war competition pose for a photo with company leadership)

The afternoon interactive parent-child session was equally lively. Everyone had a great time splashing around in the cool water, dispelling the summer heat. The innocent smiles of the children, like sunshine, added even more warmth and color to the event.

This "Water Carnival" not only provided a valuable opportunity for NGC employees and their families to relax, communicate, and strengthen family bonds, but also further enriched the company’s cultural life. The event allowed everyone to experience the company's care and warmth, enhancing employees' sense of belonging and team cohesion. This splendid water extravaganza will undoubtedly become a beautiful and lasting memory for all participants, inspiring everyone to work with greater enthusiasm and higher morale as we strive together to write a new chapter of Chinese modernization at NGC.