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Chinese Rowing Association

The Chinese Rowing Association (CRA, Chinese: 中国赛艇协会) is a singular rowing sports organization governed by the All-China Sports Federation, serving as the national body for rowing in China.[1]

Biography

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Originally established as the "China Rowing Association" on January 15, 1973, it was re-branded as the "China Boat Association" on March 9, 1979, and subsequently reverted to "China Rowing Association" on September 28, 1979. The headquarters is located in Beijing. In 1973, the China Rowing Association formally affiliated with the International Rowing Federation.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ 中华人民共和国大辞典 (in Chinese). 中国国际广播出版社. 1989. p. 52. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  2. ^ 中国党派社团辞典 (in Chinese). 中共党史资料出版社. 1989. p. 286. ISBN 978-7-80023-070-7. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  3. ^ 论中国体育社团: 国家与社会关系转变下的体育社团改革 (in Chinese). 北京体育大学出版社. 2004. p. 242. ISBN 978-7-81100-232-4. Retrieved 2024-09-30.