On the first day of 2025, people across China embraced sports as part of their New Year celebrations, combining tradition, health, and happiness.
Sports became an integral part of China’s New Year celebrations, with a focus on wellness and joy.
Running and climbing emerged as popular activities on New Year’s Day, with mass participation events held nationwide, reflecting the growing trend of sports engagement.
Running and climbing have gained popularity, with nationwide events on New Year’s Day fueling this trend in China.
Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei province, hosted its 50th New Year’s Day long-distance run, drawing 20,000 participants.
Shijiazhuang celebrated the 50th edition of its New Year’s Day long-distance run, attracting 20,000 participants.
Originally held as an elite competition in 1959, the event was restructured into a mass fitness activity in 2008, in line with China’s national fitness strategy and the Beijing Olympics’ spirit.
The event, which started in 1959 as an elite race, became a mass fitness event in 2008, aligning with China’s fitness goals and the Beijing Olympics spirit.
For many local runners, it offered a chance to experience the joy of running. He Lei, a local resident, joined the race with his family, sharing how running helps him recharge mentally and physically.
Local participants found joy in running, with He Lei sharing how it helps him mentally and physically recharge, running alongside his family.
In Beijing, nearly 2,000 sports enthusiasts welcomed the New Year at the Great Wall, symbolizing their goals for success and advancement.
In Beijing, 2,000 sports fans greeted the New Year atop the Great Wall, symbolizing aspirations for success and personal growth.
A growing number of China’s Gen Z are opting for active celebrations to ring in the New Year.
More Gen Z individuals in China are choosing active ways to celebrate the New Year.
In Hangzhou, young people participated in the “Pray for Blessings and Exercise” event by the Grand Canal, seeking spiritual renewal and connection to local culture.
In Hangzhou, young participants engaged in the “Pray for Blessings and Exercise” event by the Grand Canal, reflecting a blend of cultural appreciation and healthy living.
Winter sports, especially ice and snow activities, have surged in popularity, reaching a peak during the New Year’s holiday. Ski resorts in Xinjiang hosted night skiing events to mark the occasion.
Ice and snow sports gained significant traction, with ski resorts in Xinjiang hosting night events during the New Year holiday.
The Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Xinjiang hosted an electronic music party at the mountaintop, drawing thousands for a unique celebration of skiing and dancing.
At the Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Xinjiang, thousands gathered for a mountaintop electronic music party, combining skiing and dancing.
Zhang Fan, a Beijing-based skiing enthusiast, called the event a unique experience, unlike any other.
Zhang Fan from Beijing described the event as a one-of-a-kind experience.
China’s sports calendar for New Year’s Day included exciting matchups from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Chinese Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) finals, enhancing the festive mood.
On New Year’s Day, China’s sports fans enjoyed the CBA matchups and CTTSL finals, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
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