Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games was held on Wednesday in Qingdao, Shandong province, bringing together exercise enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate healthy living.
Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
According to organizers, the event includes table tennis, swimming, rouliqiu (a Chinese fitness sport that combines elements of tai chi, badminton and tennis), stand-up paddleboarding, and pickleball. In addition, different areas across the country will organize featured events that reflect local characteristics and popular sporting interests.
Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The competitions will run through November, with the national finals scheduled to take place in Qingdao, organizers added.
Launched in 2024, the National Fitness Games is a nationwide event held every two years.
Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
