International Athletes Witness Guizhou's Bridge-Tourism 3.0 Upgrade

On September 29, as the final group of athletes landed precisely at the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the "Guizhou in Motion" 2025 International High Bridge Skydiving Invitational came to a successful close. Taking three world-class high bridges as competition venues, the event brought together 31 top athletes from 21 countries. As a new practice of integrating "bridge, tourism, and sports," it showcased both Guizhou's breathtaking landscapes and its engineering prowess to the world.

Scenery of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge

Photo by Hu Yingfeng

As an international extreme sports IP independently developed by Guizhou, this year's event achieved breakthroughs compared with the previous two editions. The 2025 invitational not only expanded participation to 21 countries, but also, for the first time, added a stage at the Huajiang Canyon Bridge—hailed as the "world's No. 1 in both height and length." Together with the Beipanjiang Bridge and the Balinghe Bridge, the three formed a three-stage competition series.

Athletes during competition

Photo by Feng Sifang

After points were tallied across the three stages, the men's competition ended in a tie for the championship. American athlete Dante Wardlaw and Australian athlete Dixon Benedict James shared the top honor with identical scores, thanks to their consistently smooth aerial maneuvers and precise landings throughout the event.

Athletes during competition

Photo by Feng Sifang

With the conclusion of this year's invitational tournament, Guizhou has once again secured its place on the global extreme sports map. More than just a competition, the event was also an invitation from Guizhou to the world, calling on adventurers everywhere to soar over its towering mountains and experience the unique charm of the "Mountain Park Province" firsthand.

Athletes watching the skydiving performances from the sightseeing walkway

Photo by Lu Dan

An athlete successfully lands 

Photo by Feng Sifang

Awards ceremony

Photo by Lu Dan