Strength Converges at the Rope's End, Brilliance Unleashed!

Experience the Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics Freshman Tug-of-War Tournament—A Rallying Call for Passion and Unity!

To foster teamwork among new students and channel youthful energy, the 2025 Freshman Tug-of-War Competition kicked off with fervor at the Jiaoqiao Campus athletic field. Seven teams representing different freshman classes, pumped up and ready to go, staged a series of fiercely competitive “rope” showdowns amid cheers and shouts. They demonstrated responsibility through strength and wrote the story of youth through collaboration!

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Ready to Go, Bonded by Teamwork

The referee's sharp whistle signaled the start. Each team instantly shifted into battle mode: feet planted firmly in a bow stance, bodies leaning back in unison to brace for the pull, hands gripping the thick rope like steel clamps, eyes fixed intently on the target line. The powerful chant of “One, two! One, two!” echoed across the field, each syllable embodying the team's resolve, each clenched fist radiating unwavering conviction.

Blood boiling, fearless charge

Group A's three classes embark on a round-robin tournament, each match a dual battle of endurance and strategy. The marker line swings violently between the two teams, every centimeter of movement accompanied by the collective gasp of the crowd. Veins bulged on the athletes' temples as sweat streamed down their faces, soaking their uniforms. Arms trembled with exhaustion, yet they clung to the rope, refusing to yield. “Hold on for one more second!” echoed through the ranks.

Crowned in Glory, Youth Unfading

Moment of Triumph

Champion: Class of 2025 Preparatory Program

Runner-up: Mathematical Economics Class 252

From strangers to seamless partners, from solitary efforts to united charges—this rope not only tested physical strength but also forged the cohesion and belonging among the School of Economics' freshmen. Moving forward, this spirit of “uniting as one rope, pulling together with all our might” will accompany them on their academic journey at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, empowering them to forge ahead with courage and write more brilliant chapters of their youthful “economic” brilliance!

School website link:https://econ.jxufe.edu.cn/news-show-6681.html

（翻译/刘颖）