Sponsor 18th World Xiangqi Championship

To Whom It May Concern:

The world-renowned 18th World Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Championship is scheduled to be held in Houston on November 19-25, 2023, at the prestigious hotel of Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. This is the first time this prestigious tournament will be held in the United States.

Being chosen by the World Xiangqi Federation to organize and run the 2023 competition is an honor not only for Houston but the whole country.

If you aren’t familiar with Xiangqi, it’s chess’ Chinese cousin — globally played by even

more people and arguably the most popular board game in the world. It is widely played throughout Asia, and it is growing in popularity in Europe and America. As many as a half-billion people know the moves and rules. Xiangqi has also been successfully incorporated in extracurricular activities at schools in China to develop mathematical and critical thinking.

We invite all businesses and individuals to support this highly anticipated event, which

will be followed by tens of millions of local and global Xiangqi lovers on various media

platforms. Donations will be used to cover prizes, venue, transportation, information technology, officials and arbiters, etc.

The World Xiangqi Championship is expected to include delegations from around 30

countries and regions. More than 120 world-class players will compete in men's, women’s, and junior competitions. Donors and supporters will not only enjoy international recognition but also have the opportunity to mingle with those grandmasters that are only seen on TV or the internet.

The Houston Xiangqi Association, an IRS 501C(3) nonprofit organization established in

1998, is a founding member of the American Xiangqi Federation. It was established in July 1998 to advance the development of Xiangqi in Houston and throughout the United States. The goals of hosting the World Xiangqi Championship are not only to showcase the art of xiangqi at the highest level but also to kindle the interest in developing strategic thinking among the young generations in America.

Please contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you

as a sponsor.

Yushan Hu, Ph.D

President, Houston Xiangqi Association

Tel: +1-713-2069238; Email: [email redacted]

Colin Cheng

President, American Xiangqi Federation

Tel: +1-917-7095328; Email: [email redacted]

18th World Xiangqi Championship Sponsorship Opportunities

November 19-25, 2023, Houston TX

❑ Title Sponsor $90,000

1. Naming rights to the event

2. Permanent insert of logo on live streams

3. Commercial played during live streams

4. Business name and logo branded on

xiangqi board or table

5. Business name and logo placement on

event backdrop and brochure cover

6. Two Honorary Chairman positions on

the organizing committee

7. A suite for two and all event meals

8. Two seats at opening/closing ceremonies

at the VIP table

9. Opportunity to speak at opening/closing

ceremonies

10. Award presenter at the closing ceremony

11. One-page color ad in the event brochure

❑ Opening / Closing Ceremony Sponsor

$40,000 each

1. Naming right to the ceremony event

2. Commercial played during live streams

3. Business name and logo placement on

event backdrop and brochure cover

4. One Honorary Chairman position on

organizing committee

5. A standard room for two and all event

meals

6. #8 to #11 under Title Sponsor

❑ Diamond Sponsor $30,000

1. Commercial played during live streams

2. Business name and logo placement on

event backdrop and brochure cover

3. One Honorary Chairman position on

the organizing committee

4. A standard room for two and all event

meals

5. #8 to #11 under Title Sponsor

❑ Platinum Sponsor $15,000

1. Business name and logo placement on

the event brochure cover

2. One Honorary Chairman position on

the organizing committee

3. Two seats at opening/closing ceremonies

at the VIP table

4. Opportunity to speak at the closing ceremony

5. #10 to #11 under Title Sponsor

❑ Gold Sponsor $8,000

1. One Honorary Chairman position on

the organizing committee

2. Two seats at opening/closing ceremonies

3. #10 to #11 under Title Sponsor

❑ Silver Sponsor $4,000

1. One Honorary Advisor position on

the organizing committee

2. Two seats at opening/closing ceremonies

3. One-page ad in the event brochure

❑ Bronze Sponsor $2,000

1. Two seats at opening/closing ceremonies

2. One-page ad in the event brochure

❑ Starter Sponsor $1,000

1. One seat at opening/closing ceremonies

2. Half-page ad in event brochure

❑ Friend Sponsor $500

1. One seat at opening/closing ceremonies

Contact us

▪ Yushan Hu: [phone redacted]238,

[email redacted]

▪ James Shu: [phone redacted]606, [email redacted]

Check payable to:

Houston Xiangqi Association

Mail to:

2704 Park Falls Dr., Pearland, TX 77584

Quickpay/Zelle:

Email: [email redacted]

Name: Houston Xiangqi