Peninsula all-media reporter Pan Lichao He Yi
On the morning of December 30, the "Bank of Communications Cup" 2024 Qingdao New Year National Fitness and Health Run kicked off at the torch dam of the Olympic Sailing Center, and more than 2,000 citizens from all over the city bid farewell to the old and welcomed the new year with a new look.
As one of the traditional activities of national fitness in Qingdao, the event was hosted by Qingdao Sports Bureau, Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Working Committee, Qingdao Federation of Trade Unions, Qingdao Disabled Persons' Federation, Qingdao Shinan District People's Government, Qingdao Sports Federation, Qingdao Tourism Group Co., Ltd., Qingdao Sports Development Center, Qingdao Sports Center for the Disabled, Qingdao Shinan District Education and Sports Bureau, Qingdao Marine Cultural Tourism Industry Group Co., Ltd., and exclusively supported by Bank of Communications Qingdao Branch.
In the early morning, facing the rising sun, cadres and employees from various departments, enterprises and institutions in the city and citizens gathered at the Olympic Sailing Center. Under the leadership of professional sports coaches, the participants devoted themselves to the warm-up activities. Everyone was enthusiastic, ready to go, full of energy, and showed a good spirit. With the on-site starting signal sounded, all the staff set off from the torch dam of the Olympic Sailing Center, crossed the most beautiful coastline of the island city to the end of the seaside scenic spot, passed by the Rainbow Bridge, May Fourth Square, and Music Square, enjoying the coastal scenery of Qingdao and feeling the unique charm of Qingdao seaside. Mr. Su, a citizen who participated in the event with his children, said: "This event is very meaningful, and on the occasion of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, we can welcome the new year in the form of running, which can cultivate a healthy lifestyle for children and call on more people to join the ranks of running and fitness." ”
This year's event invited more than 100 disabled fitness enthusiasts to participate for the first time, and they showed the spirit of self-improvement, love of life and self-transcendence of the disabled with full enthusiasm and hard work in the company of the staff, which fully embodies the concept of national fitness and national participation.
It is of great significance to carry out national fitness activities to implement the national strategy of national fitness, advocate a civilized and healthy lifestyle, and promote the deep integration of national fitness and national health. This event not only enriches the festival sports and cultural life of citizens, but also enhances the vitality and cohesion of the city, and also helps the city to create a national model city for national sports and fitness, fully demonstrating the unique charm of "a vibrant marine city and a wonderful and pleasant city".