In 2022, Xiqing has increased investment in fitness facilities, building stadiums, fitness trails and intelligent community sports parks, and optimizing the overall layout of facilities to encourage more local people to participate in physical exercise.
A football pitch in Xiqing district [Photo/WeChat account: Tianjinxiqing]
This year, Xiqing district has focused on the construction of professional sports venues. It has built 3 new fitness trails with a total length of 7,646.5 square meters, 2 multi-functional sports fields, 2 football fields, 10 community sports parks, 1 rural fitness square, and 111 sets of fitness equipment.
"In 2022, Xiqing has promoted the development of national fitness, increased its supply of sport facilities, and optimized the layout of national fitness venues and facilities. More than 129 sub-projects have been completed throughout the year," said Pan Zheng, director of the Xiqing Sports Bureau.
Entertainment facilities for children in Xiqing [Photo/WeChat account: Tianjinxiqing]
The local government has also promoted the construction of leisure sports spaces in communities. At present, 2,558 sports venues have been built in the region, covering a total area of 3.87 million square meters. Among them, there are 50 kilometers of fitness trails, 60 football pitches, 20 multi-function sports fields, 20 intelligent community sports parks, and 7 community fitness centers. These facilities can be reached within a 10-minute walk for local residents.
Next year, Xiqing will carry out the 8th National Fitness Competition and other characteristic sports activities to provide opportunities for people to participate in sports.