On 28 February 2016, the first round of the North-South China Masters Regatta came to a successful close in Shatian, Hong Kong. This two-day competition attracted over a hundred competitors from 14 domestic Chinese clubs and also drew a large group of local spectators to the rowing course.
This round of competition was organized in accordance with international Masters rules and had the following events: M4x, W4x, M8+, which were then divided further into three classes. The course was 1000m long and a minimum age limit was enforced requiring all competitors to be at least 27. All competitors who met this requirement were sorted in one of the three categories according to their age. 
Asian Rowing Federation President Wang Shi not only attended this regatta, but also lead in person the International Brothers team, which was comprised of international competitors from the UK, Germany, France, and Korea, to take part in a friendly rowing race.
By the end of the competitions, teams from the Deep Dive Rowing Club, Shanghai Qingpu Water Sports Youth Club and Xiamen Rowing Club each won the Masters Cup in the M4x, W4x and M8+ events respectively. 
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