Emblem of the 17th Zhejiang Provincial Games integrates the letter "Z" (for Zhejiang) and the Chinese characters "金" (golden) and "华" (brilliance) as the prototype. [Photo/jinhua2022.com]
Jinhua, with the approval of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government, is set to host the 17th Zhejiang Provincial Games in July.
The games are the largest comprehensive sports meet in the province, and are held every four years. This is the first time a city in central or western Zhejiang has hosted a provincial sporting event.
The games will consist of 34 major sports events and 51 sub-events, including 27 major items and 37 sub-items for competitive sports. In addition, three major items and 10 sub-items for mass sports will be featured. Three winter sports and one performance item will be added as well.
This year's event will see 1,076 gold medals being handed out for 910 disciplines in 34 sports, and over 16,210 athletes from around the province will take part.
In order to further increase the participation of the masses and enhance the influence of the event, popular sports such as bicycle motocross, vehicle models, and board games will also be held.
The event will be held at 34 venues in Jinhua, including 13 newly-constructed venues and 32 upgraded ones, with a total investment of over 2 billion yuan ($299.81 million).
A total of 1,678 athletes from Jinhua will take part in the 17th provincial games. They are expected to be competitive in events such as track and field, martial arts routines, boxing, football, and rowing.
Jinhua athletes are currently busy preparing for the event.
