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USOEC | China vs. USOEC –
Oct. 23 | NMU
Northern Michigan University students and community members will have a chance
to experience an historical cultural and athletic exchange. The United States
Olympic Education Center will host Chinese boxers, female freestyle wrestlers,
male Greco-Roman wrestlers and weightlifters for a 10-day training camp followed
by a China vs. USOEC competition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Berry Events
Center on NMU’s campus. As the United States seeks to learn more about Chinese
culture in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the USOEC has
arranged for Chinese athletes to visit local schools and NMU classes, and to
meet community members at various events.
About the Competition
Overview
China vs. USOEC will be a competition of historic proportions. Four
teams from China, including women’s freestyle wrestling, men’s Greco-Roman
wrestling, weightlifting and boxing, will arrive in Marquette Oct. 14 for a
10-day training camp followed by a competition at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Berry
Events Center on Northern Michigan University’s campus. This is the first time
China will send four teams to the United States to compete in the same facility
at the same time. In addition to training and competing, athletes will visit
local schools and NMU classes, meet with community members at various events and
explore the Marquette area.
Competition Details
The Oct. 23 China vs. USOEC competition will provide spectators a chance to
see national and world medalists who are in contention for positions on their
respective Olympic teams compete. The format of the competition will be
fast-paced, non-stop action. Athletes will compete in a boxing ring, on two
wrestling mats and on a lifting platform at the same time. There will also be
musical and Chinese cultural entertainment provided by area high school bands
and the Westwood High School Choir.
Chinese
Freestyle Wrestling Team Roster