Chinese Equestrian Association

Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA, Chinese: 中国马术协会) is a national sports association that is registered and managed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is under the operational supervision of the State General Administration of Sports.[1]

History

In 1979, the Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA) was established and became a full member of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports in 1982. It is the sole legal organization that represents China in all international horse sports activities, as well as the International Equestrian Federation and the International Speed Horse Organization (ISHO).[2] It is the most authoritative governing body in the country that oversees horse-related sports.[3]

References

  1. ^ 中国党派社团辞典 (in Chinese). 中共党史资料出版社. 1989. p. 269. ISBN 978-7-80023-070-7. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  2. ^ 公益性赛马游戏指南. 中国首套马术(赛马)领域系列丛书 (in Chinese). 湖北人民出版社. 2016. p. 14. ISBN 978-7-216-08971-5. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  3. ^ 教你學馬術·輪滑: 學生室內外運動學習手冊7. 學生室內外運動學習手冊 (in Chinese). 遼海出版社. 2010. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-09-19.