Setting sail on a golden voyage

China's Chen hopes experience can steer her to Tokyo 2020 glory

When Chen Peina received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of a sailing tournament in Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a question lingered in her mind: How is an inland province able to host a national sailing event?

The world champion and Olympic silver medalist got her answer, though, when she arrived at the venue - Shahu Lake, a tourist resort that boasts a unique combination of wetlands and desert, and is currently hosting a four-day aquatic sports festival, ending on Wednesday.