On August 18, at the famous Truong Gia Gioi (Hunan province, China) - which inspired the setting of the movie Avatar - opened the tournament on a high-speed breakwater (slackline) known as the "most dangerous thing on the planet". The contest lasts until August 20.
The event gathered more than 20 top athletes from China, France, Brazil, Argentina and many other countries.
The highlight of this year's "Vua Slackline" tournament is the 1,000m long line, stretching between the cliffs in Hoang Thach Trai area, at an altitude of up to 1,092m above sea level.
Athletes must complete this distance in the fastest time, with the number of times they fall (then climb the rope) strictly limited. The winner will receive a gold medal and a prize of 100,000 yuan (about 13,972 USD) - the highest prize in adventure sports today.
Brazilian athlete Gustavo Henrique da Silva Coutinho said: The unique terrain of Truong Gia Gioi makes the slackline experience more attractive than ever. I have enjoyed every challenge here and hope to achieve better results.
Meanwhile, his compatriot Mateus Vidal expressed his overwhelming image at the 1km long balance of power - the longest he has ever conquered - and hoped to win a third championship in China.
In addition to the main competition, the organizing committee also designed a challenge of riding a rope at low altitudes for the audience to experience, along with the activity of "riding a rope at high altitudes for the public" to increase interaction and attract tourists.
Since it was first held in 2018, the Truong Gia Gioi slackline has become an annual event, turning this place into a "shariat" for those who are passionate about challenging altitude and balance.
Every season, thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to witness the spectacular scene of little people surfing on thin strands in the air in the majestic mountain scenery.
