African Nationhood

Chapter 197 Sports Meeting ()
  The following competition events went smoothly, and the Nanhua Company team successfully won the table tennis and cycling competitions.

Table tennis is practiced the most in Nanhua Company and was promoted earliest.

The bicycle project is because Shi Jintang’s special bicycle uses a large amount of secret material aluminum alloy, a lightweight material.

Moreover, the cars they competed in were equipped with transmission devices. This victory was purely a victory of technology.

In the horse racing event, the Transvaal team and the Orange Free State team won the first, second and third prizes respectively. The domineering power of the Boers who have been on horseback since childhood proved their expertise.

In the badminton event, the Natal team and the Cape team won the top two, while the South China team took third place.

In the track and field events, the Cape team won first prize in both the 100m and 800m, while the South China team only won the 1500m.
  In the javelin throw, shot put, shooting and tug-of-war events, the South China team, the Cape team, the Transvaal team and the Natal team won the first prize respectively.

As for the immediate shooting, the Orange Free State and the Transvaal are surrounded.

After the 8-day sports meeting, the Nanhua team won 5 first prizes, 3 second prizes and 1 third prize.

The overall winning project occupies the first place, among which football is the most unexpected project.

The second-place Cape Colony team won 3 first prizes, 2 second prizes and 2 third prizes.

The third place was the Transvaal team, which won 2 first prizes, 4 second prizes and 3 third prizes.

The fourth place was the Natal team, which won 2 first prizes, 2 second prizes and 4 third prizes.

The fifth place was the Orange team, which won 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, and 3 third prizes.

The leaders of several delegations were still able to accept this result. Shi Jintang was very satisfied with it. After all, he had put in the most effort.

After the meeting with several leaders, Shi Jintang called Ouyang Geng to tell him to arrange a celebration banquet as soon as possible. The banquet must be well-fed and well-drinked.

In addition, the delegation will start a parade within the company after returning home. The New Year is coming soon, so everyone will be happy.

As for these winning athletes, all awards and medals will be awarded.

Ouyang Geng naturally understood Boss Shi's intention. Winning a prize in this sports meeting was not the purpose.

It mainly shows the harmonious scene of Chinese and white people working together to achieve success under the rule of the South China Company.

At the same time, it also serves as a reminder to Chinese immigrants and immigrants from other ethnic groups in the company that Chinese people are no worse than white people and that the power of role models will have a profound impact on every corner of the company.

This is the best demonstration of the current state of governance in South China and an excellent political show.

"Nanhua News" will provide in-depth coverage of this sports meeting and make a special issue.

The special issue will discover iconic figures, such as Li Siming, a native of Dan, Xiao Mang, a native of Mingxiang, football coach Beck Hilfa, and German immigrant Hans, etc. These individuals are all good candidates for discovery.

The report of this sports meeting will be a very important special issue, which will be distributed to civilians throughout the territory, so that the civilians under the rule will know about the sports meeting.

In addition, the propaganda team will also write and direct drama programs praising athletes to deepen the impression of the civilians under their rule.

And use this to stimulate the pride and centripetal force of Chinese immigrants and immigrants of other ethnic groups.

The special issue will also emphasize that Nanhua Company is the platform and promoter that allows these civilian heroes to take off.

Finally, we must show the reinvention of Boss Shi of Shijintang. Without Boss Shi, there would be no Nanhua Company, and there would be no good days for everyone to live happily.

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After the two discussed it, Ouyang Geng went to handle the specific affairs, while Boss Shi once again transformed into an intimate leader and enjoyed the people together, and everyone celebrated together.

During this celebration banquet, Boss Shi was very drunk and was carried back by Shi Ming and others.

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After the Nanhua Company team crossed the Shishixi Ferry, they were warmly welcomed by the people of Liyuan District.

First, a group of primary school students presented a garland to each member of the sports delegation, and then a team of trumpeters and gongs and drums were arranged at the exit of the barge to play auspicious and cheerful music to welcome the team.

Qian Wenkui, head of Liyuan District, made a speech in front of the audience and congratulated the team on their good results. At the same time, on behalf of Liyuan District, he also sent a commendation order to the members of the delegation, with each person receiving 100 yuan in military coupons.

Then, they arranged for the delegation to stay at the local guest house, and on the next day they began to arrange for these contestants to parade through the streets of the capital with garlands and banners to receive congratulations from the people of the capital.

The athletes in the delegation were flattered by what Liyuan District did.

It was really unexpected that they received such an honor after just participating in one game.

But these are not over yet, Liyuan District has finished, and the Fu Crocodile District next door is here again, inviting them to continue the parade and give out awards.

The Fu Crocodile District is relatively prosperous, so the prize money received by the delegation players is doubled.

After the Fucrocodile District is completed, it means Shapu District, Pingshan District, Sanfeng District...

After each region has completed its round, these contestants will receive a bonus of more than 10000 yuan in military tickets.

In addition, they also participated in the commendation meeting hosted by Boss Shi at the Anhai Town Athletes Village.

All members of the delegation received a third-class spiritual civilization medal, and the winning contestants received additional first- and second-class spiritual civilization medals according to their levels.

After the medals were awarded, they received another bonus, and all these sports players were numb.

It's a huge gain. These military coupons can be used to buy goods or sell land.

These people have basically achieved class leaps.

The treatment of sports players has also inspired more and more civilians in Nanhua Company.

They deeply realize that if they want to change their destiny, they need not only hard work, but also sports as a shortcut.

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Not only that, the coach of the South China Football Team, Baker Hilfa, has received an invitation from the Football Association, hoping that he can coach in the four major football associations of the Commonwealth.

Several core players in the football team have also received invitations from British clubs, hoping that they can play in British clubs.

Baker Hilfa and others were hesitant in the face of such an honor, so they approached Boss Shi to explain the situation.

Shi Jintang expressed full support for this. If they play well in the British club, it will be an honor for Nanhua Company.

Baker Hilfa and others were relieved and happily rushed to the British mainland.

British newspapers paid a lot of attention to the "First Southern African Friendship Movement", and they were more interested in football, track and field, and equipment competitions.

A British manufacturer approached Shi Jintang and wanted to produce Nanhua Company's special bicycles.

Shi Jintang declined this. He bluntly said that this kind of bicycle was customized. If necessary, he could contact the "Henry Brothers Transportation Machinery Factory" in Germany.

The aftermath of the Southern African Games aroused the sensitive nerves of a Frenchman, his name is Pierre de Coubertin.

This activist who is passionate about sports believes that sports can enhance people's physical fitness and reduce international disputes. It is also an aspect of demonstrating the country's comprehensive strength.

He took a boat directly to Southwest Africa, and after a chat with Shi Jintang, he finally came up with the idea of ​​holding the "Olympic Games".

As expected, the activist returned to Europe and sought opportunities to speak in various countries.

We advocate the holding of international sports games, while not forgetting to take the "Southern African Friendship Games" as an example.

Shi Jintang's name resounded throughout Europe again, making more and more Europeans realize that the former honorary white man, the colonial manager who cured the imperial disease, actually had a side that was keen on sports.

Shi Jintang didn't pay much attention to the trends in Europe. He focused all his energy on the newly completed design drawings of the new rifle that Robin Trudeau sent from Belgium.

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