Recently, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu of JOY Billiards participated in the 24th China Changchun Jingyuetan Vasaloppet International Ski Festival, launching a new challenge in his beloved second arena! "The inclusion of Heyball into the Olympic Games" is Mr. Qiao Yuanxu's professional pursuit, while skiing is his hobby. As a dedicated enthusiast, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu, the founder, chairman, and CEO of JOY Billiards Group, participated in the competition at the age of 73, showcasing the spirit of "everyone can be a master" on the ski slopes.
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At the 2025 FIS Australia Masters Championships, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu of JOY Billiards won bronze medals on two consecutive days. At the second National Alpine Skiing Masters Competition, despite a disadvantage after the first run, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu, demonstrating the indomitable spirit of an entrepreneur, persevered under immense pressure and achieved a comeback in the second run, winning the championship in the Men's B9 group! Previously, at the age of 71, he successfully skied continuously for 16 and a half hours, covering 240 kilometers in a single day, breaking the Guinness World Record for daily skiing distance of 200 kilometers. At the age of 67, he won the first Hebei Provincial Cross-Country 5-kilometer Skiing Championship, and in 2022, he became an ambassador for the Winter Olympics promotional video "Friends from Afar."
From actively promoting the ambitious goal of "Heyball's inclusion into the Olympic Games" to competing in major international skiing events, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu and his JOY Billiards Group are gradually becoming a new benchmark for the internationalization of Chinese sports. At 73 years old, Mr. Qiao Yuanxu vividly embodies the noble spirit of sports without borders with his unwavering belief that "even if the hope is slim, we must give it our all." His tenacious efforts on the ski slopes, combined with his persistent pursuit of bringing Heyball to the Olympics, demonstrate an adventurous spirit and indomitable perseverance that transcends age and field.
JOY Billiards Group will continue to uphold its core philosophy of "JOY Billiards Uniting The World," using Heyball as a bridge to connect people around the globe. Whether it's the boundless passion ignited by winter sports or the internationalization of the billiards industry, JOY is actively writing a glorious chapter in the history of Chinese private enterprises participating in global sports development!