Xi'an sets goals for sports sector in 2022

Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, set goals for its sports sector in 2022, according to a meeting held on April 2.

This year, Xi'an will seek to build 200 fitness paths, 10 indoor gyms, 10 multi-purpose sports fields, 10 fitness demonstration communities and 10 fitness parks.

The city will develop community sports organizations, help communities to set up fitness activity teams, and establish sports activity stations and fitness clubs.

China's 14th National Games begins in Xi'an on Sept 15, 2021. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

Throughout the year, no less than 1,000 social sports instructors will be trained, with no less than one sports instructor to be stationed in each residential community.

Xi'an will also carry out fitness activities such as road running, cycling, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and winter sports.

Communication and cooperation with the education department will be strengthened, and the city will encourage youth sports clubs to grow and develop, and promote the construction of traditional sports schools.

Runners are ready for the 2021 Xi'an City Wall International Marathon. [Photo/Xi'an news network]

Additionally, Xi'an will deepen strategic cooperation with international sports organizations and cities in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative to attract high-level sports organizations to set up operations in the city.

Meanwhile, as a venue for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Xi'an will accelerate the construction of the Xi'an International Football Center and the Xi'an National Football Youth Training Base, as well as hold various international and domestic football events.