Huancheng Greenway Happy Run, Chengdu: National Health Welcoming Universiade Greenway | Sports | Chengdu
Chengdu, July 16 (Xinhua) - As the countdown to the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu began 12 days ago, around 1400 representatives of citizens from various industries and sports experts from all walks of life in Chengdu carried out the "Welcoming the Universiade - Health Run in the Ecological Zone of Chengdu" on the first level greenway around the city, celebrating the Universiade through sports.
On July 16th, at the Guixi Ecological Park in Chengdu High tech Zone, fitness enthusiasts warmed up at the starting point. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
This event is based on a 100 kilometer first level greenway in the Chengdu Ring Ecological Zone, with four selected health running sections in four areas of "East, West, South, and North". One main venue and three sub venues will be set up, with different sections starting at the same time. The main venue for the event is the Guixi Ecological Park located in the High tech Zone of Chengdu, with three sub venues located in Qinglong Lake, Shudao Tongqu, and Jinxiu Shuiyun parks.
During the event, citizen representatives and sports enthusiasts ran along the greenway, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the park while enjoying the deep greenery.
On July 16th, at the Guixi Ecological Park in Chengdu High tech Zone, fitness enthusiasts were exercising on the urban greenway. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
"Today I came with running enthusiasts from our community. It was a bit tiring after running 5 kilometers, but my body was particularly relaxed after running. The greenway environment along the way was enjoyable both physically and mentally," said Xiong Mengfang, a citizen of Chengdu. "In Chengdu, the atmosphere of the Universiade is very strong, and our citizens' enthusiasm for sports has also increased. We look forward to every contestant performing at their best level on the track."
On July 16th, a citizen took a photo in front of the theme wall in Guixi Ecological Park, Chengdu High tech Zone. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi
Zhao Xiaoli, the torchbearer representative of the Chengdu Universiade, presented the Universiade torch "Rong Huo" to representatives of public welfare sports organizations.
"I look forward to young friends from all over the world bringing more sunshine and vitality to Chengdu, and I also look forward to all Chengdu citizens actively participating in the Universiade, making our city more vibrant and healthy," said Zhao Xiaoli.