5年的積淀，換來(lái)今天的精彩

今年，我們?cè)邙B巢奧林匹克體育館慶祝第 5 屆浪琴表北京馬術(shù)大師賽。這一切似乎就發(fā)生在昨天，而這整件事也只是我母親的一個(gè)設(shè)想而已。多少年來(lái)即便困難重重，她也總是能一路實(shí)踐著自己的想法。但是我知道，現(xiàn)在不僅她看到了這項(xiàng)賽事取得的巨大成功，不僅在中國(guó)，而且在國(guó)際場(chǎng)地障礙運(yùn)動(dòng)集體里也看到了?；厥走@些年，這項(xiàng)盛會(huì)取得的巨大進(jìn)步真是令人難以想象。事實(shí)證明，今年是最盛大、最激動(dòng)人心的一屆。毋庸置疑，北京馬術(shù)大師賽賽場(chǎng)可置于世界頂級(jí)賽場(chǎng)之列。

我非常榮幸每年都有機(jī)會(huì)來(lái)鳥巢參加比賽，見證它每年所取得的進(jìn)步。在那樣恢弘的體育館內(nèi)騎馬，我的心情無(wú)以言表。來(lái)自全世界的頂級(jí)運(yùn)動(dòng)員們（不僅是場(chǎng)地障礙賽運(yùn)動(dòng)員）都步入過(guò)那個(gè)會(huì)場(chǎng)，能夠向人談起說(shuō)我也曾踏入過(guò)那個(gè)賽場(chǎng)，這讓我非常自豪。

從一開始，我們就能將該項(xiàng)運(yùn)動(dòng)的頂尖人士和組織聚集并開展這個(gè)項(xiàng)目。 盧德格爾·比爾鮑姆（Ludger Beerbaum）（ 連 同 許 多 其 他 世 界 著 名 的 騎 手 們），CHIO 亞琛和多美馬術(shù)一起并肩作戰(zhàn)，一步步將這個(gè)想法變成現(xiàn)實(shí)。僅一年后，浪琴便成為此項(xiàng)比賽的主要贊助商。在他們的幫助下，此后幾年發(fā)展得越來(lái)越大。該項(xiàng)盛會(huì)還經(jīng)歐洲體育頻道（Eurosport）在全球播放。經(jīng)過(guò)年復(fù)一年的發(fā)展與完善，這項(xiàng)盛會(huì)逐步成型，進(jìn)步顯著。今年，我們邀請(qǐng) Clipmyhorse （來(lái)自德國(guó)的直播公司）、Beval Saddlery USA、Hermes、BMW 和許多其他公司一起加入。相對(duì)應(yīng)的，觀眾群也更為龐大，而供應(yīng)商區(qū)域的對(duì)外開放，使公眾們的參與度日趨提高。每年來(lái)參加比賽的國(guó)際騎手們還對(duì)中國(guó)的場(chǎng)地障礙賽團(tuán)隊(duì)產(chǎn)生了重要影響。全世界最頂尖的騎手能夠在我國(guó)相聚一周，這也給我國(guó)騎手們提供了觀摩最高等級(jí)賽事的機(jī)會(huì)。缺少了這個(gè)團(tuán)隊(duì)的任何一部分，這場(chǎng)盛會(huì)就不可能像現(xiàn)在這樣成功。因此我要對(duì)將這一切實(shí)現(xiàn)的所有贊助商、合作伙伴、組織者和工作人員、騎手以及支持者們，致以最衷心的感謝。沒有你們，這一切永遠(yuǎn)沒有實(shí)現(xiàn)的可能。過(guò)去五年來(lái)我們不斷地積累并獲得成長(zhǎng)，而今后我們還將實(shí)現(xiàn)更大的進(jìn)步。

這里要特別感謝 Juan Capelli 先生、我的母親李晶和我的導(dǎo)師盧德格爾·比爾鮑姆——他在這個(gè)計(jì)劃還沒開始的時(shí)候就有了許多不同尋常的設(shè)想，以及那些助力中國(guó)場(chǎng)地障礙賽水平提高的志愿者朋友們。你們的功勞無(wú)法估量。 北京馬術(shù)大師賽 5 周年快樂(lè)。

This year, we celebrated the 5th year of the Longines Beijing Masters at Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium. It seems like it was just yesterday that this whole thing was just an idea that stemmed from my mother. She has always been able to see her ideas years down the road, even if the odds were stacked against her. But I think not even she could have seen the tremendous amount of success this show would become, not only in China, but the international showjumping community as well. Looking back through the years, it’s incredible to see how much improvement has been made to the event. This year proved to be the biggest, and most exciting yet. Without a doubt, the Beijing Masters venue can be placed right along with the best in the world.

I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to compete every single year at the Bird’s Nest, and to watch it progress every year. To ride in a stadium of that magnitude is a feeling I cannot even put into words. The best athletes from all over the world (not only in showjumping) have set foot in that arena, and it’s a great honor to be able to say that I have made my footsteps there as well. 

From the very beginning, we were able to put together the best names in the sport to develop the event. Ludger Beerbaum (along with many other world renowned riders), CHIO Aachen, and Dashing worked side by side to make the idea into reality. After the first year, they were soon joined by Longines as a title sponsor. With their help, the years that followed became even bigger, with the event broadcasted internationally on Eurosport. Year by year, piece by piece, the event was shaped, and improved upon. This year, we were able to add the attendance of Clipmyhorse (live streaming company from Germany), Beval Saddlery USA, Hermes, BMW, and many more. In return, the crowds grew larger, and the public became more involved thanks to the access they had in the vendor area. The international riders that have attended every year have also had a big impact on the showjumping community in China. With the biggest names in the sport together for a weekend on home soil, it gives the national riders a chance to observe the highest level of competition. Without any one part to this team, the show would not be as successful as it has become today. So a big thank you needs to be given to all the sponsors, partners, organizers, staff, riders, and supporters that made this into a reality. Without you, this would never have been possible. And now after 5 years of growing achievements, we will keep striving for progress throughout the many more years that has yet to come. 

A very special thank you goes out to Mr. Juan Capelli, my mother Jing Li, and my mentor Ludger Beerbaum…who envisioned something extraordinary before it even began, and for being pioneers in raising the level of showjumping in China. Together, you all have made history. Happy 5th Anniversary.