Players competed in the annual staff badminton tournament holded by the Wuhan Branch, CAS on May 8, 2025. (Credit: IHB)

On May 8, 2025, the Wuhan Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized its annual staff badminton tournament at the Guanqiao campus at the Institute of Hydrobiology (IHB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The event brought together nearly 100 participants from seven CAS-affiliated institutions in Wuhan, competing across four categories including mixed team matches, leadership mixed doubles, and men's and women's singles competitions. 

The competition showcased excellent sportsmanship and teamwork, with IHB's HE Tiantian earning third place in the men's singles division. As host institution, IHB made comprehensive arrangements through its badminton association to ensure the event's success, with Prof. XIE Zhicai leading the institute's delegation. The tournament not only promoted physical fitness among scientific staff but also enhanced inter-institutional collaboration within the CAS Wuhan research community 

The lively matches featured intense rallies and enthusiastic spectator support, reflecting the vibrant institutional culture at CAS research institutes.