Public fitness thriving in Guanshanhu

Audience members shout cheers of encouragement. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Since the start of this year, Guanshanhu district has achieved fruitful accomplishments in the construction of sports venues and facilities. The district has constructed or renovated two multi-functional sports fields, completed 15 public fitness projects, and established 29 public fitness sites.

In April, the Heiwen Sports Park opened to the public. Covering around 6,300 square meters, it caters to all age groups, combining leisure and landscaping. It is a diverse sports venue that integrates business and physical well-being, featuring two standard basketball courts and an eight-a-side soccer field.

In June, a multi-functional sports field in the Yuntan Community was completed and put into use. The sports field occupies over 700 square meters and can accommodate sports such as basketball, badminton, and soccer. Solar lighting equipment has also been installed, enabling people to exercise at night.

As of now, Guanshanhu has had 1,683 sports venues of various types, covering an area of 1.51 million square meters. The average sports venue area per person is 2.35 square meters.

In addition, to attract more people to participate in fitness activities, Guanshanhu introduced various well-known sports events in the first half. So far, the district has hosted 26 events, including basketball leagues, badminton leagues, dragon boat races, marathons, and many traditional sports, involving over 40,000 participants.

Additionally, Guanshanhu has made efforts to improve its services related to public sports, such as carrying out special lectures on drowning prevention and providing training for staff at swimming venues.