Reliable power ensures smooth operation of tai chi championship
On Sept 18, at the Chenjiagou International Tai Chi Culture Exchange Center — located in Jiaozuo city in China's Central Henan province — staff from State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company were busy on an important job.
They were carrying out real-time equipment monitoring and on-site power assurance measures to maintain a stable electricity supply throughout the push-hands competition of the local 12th China Jiaozuo International Tai Chi Championship.
[Photo provided by Qiao Minghui to chinadaily.com.cn]
The event, held alongside the 2025 Yuntai Mountain Tourism Festival, integrates sports, cultural tourism and economic activities around the twin brands of tai chi and Yuntai Mountain, showcasing Jiaozuo's distinctive local culture.
[Photo provided by Qiao Minghui to chinadaily.com.cn]
In preparation for the championship, the power supply company formed a dedicated team that conducted advanced inspections and developed tailored power protection plans to ensure all facilities received stable and continuous electricity.
[Photo provided by Qiao Minghui to chinadaily.com.cn]
[Photo provided by Qiao Minghui to chinadaily.com.cn]
Throughout the games, the company closely monitored real-time load changes at competition venues, optimized grid operation methods and strengthened patrol inspections of substations and transmission lines.
Key positions were staffed with personnel for uninterrupted monitoring, while backup generators and UPS systems were deployed at critical points to enhance power reliability.
[Photo provided by Qiao Minghui to chinadaily.com.cn]
Since tai chi was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in 2020, Jiaozuo has hosted more than 100 tai chi competitions each year.
State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company has actively supported these events with high-quality electricity services — contributing to the promotion of tai chi culture and the development of the local cultural and tourism economy.
