CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- With the theme of ‘starting a new journey with good health’, the 2024 Jiulongpo Mass Aerobic Running was held in Caiyun Lake Park recently, attracting nearly 500 participants.

It is an individual running competition involving a 4-kilometer course and the use of a chip timing system. Qi Guanjie finished the game in 12 minutes and 42 seconds, winning first place in the men’s group; Li Yutong from Yubei District finished the game in 15 minutes and 3 seconds, winning first place in the women’s group.

“It’s joyful to run in the wetland park!” Yang Jun, who is over fifty, was very excited when crossing the finish line. In recent years, people's fitness awareness has been stronger and stronger, and today there are many sports parks and fitness venues for the masses near our residential areas, said Yang.

As public fitness is taking root in the hearts of people in Jiulongpo District, sports have become an important means for people to pursue a high-quality life. According to statistics, in 2023, Jiulongpo District successfully hosted more than 20 brand competitions such as the National Women's Frisbee Tournament, the National Square Dance Competition, the 37th Chongqing Marathon Relay, the 5th National Urban Orienteering Challenge, and the Chongqing Olympic Night Running, and more than 200 sports events including the 12th Jiulongpo Sports Meeting, and the 8th Jiulongpo Sports Meeting for the Elderly, attracting more than 400,000 participants. (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)