To further enlarge the number of public fitness events, accelerate the development of the sports event economy, and stimulate consumption in sports and leisure services, the inaugural Jiangsu Provincial Public Fitness League was officially launched in Nanjing on March 1. The event was co-hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Administration and the Working Committee for Provincial Organs of the CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee, among other departments. Vice Governor Chen Zhongwei attended the ceremony.

As a key initiative to implement the National Strategy for Fitness and to build a high-level sports powerhouse and “Healthy Jiangsu”, the league is themed “Public League, Vibrant New Jiangsu”. The program features traditional activities such as Health Qigong, gateball, and chess, alongside trendy sports including flag football, pickleball, frisbee, street dance, and skateboarding. Catering to all age groups from children to the elderly, the events will extend into communities, villages, scenic spots, urban blocks, and business districts, allowing citizens to conveniently choose activities based on their needs, fully enjoying the beauty of sports and the joy of exercise.

During the ceremony, the organizers released the official event list. Olympic champion Hao Ting read the “Public Fitness Initiative”, and Yan Hui, representing social sports instructors, took the oath for public fitness volunteer services. The league’s first competition, the 6th Jiangsu Provincial Health Qigong Online Open, was launched simultaneously. The event also featured a themed demonstration of fitness volunteer services commemorating the “Learn from Comrade Lei Feng” inscription, as well as a Chinese New Year family fun fitness challenge.