Xi'an aims to excel in sports, fitness

In 2022, Xi'an – capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – focused on the needs of its people to develop a high-level national-wide public fitness service system.

In terms of fitness infrastructure, this year, a total of 250 fitness paths have been built or updated in the city, while 10 football fields, basketball courts and 10 indoor gymnasiums have been added.

Locals play basketball at a venue in Xi'an. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]

A national-wide fitness demonstration community – that integrates indoor and outdoor fitness facilities and sports fitness organizations – has been built in places like Xinheju community in Weiyang district and Mengcun community in Yanta district.

Good facilities at venues provide the basic guarantee for national-wide fitness.

With the successful holding of the 14th National Games, the city's sports venues have achieved a qualitative leap forward. Venues built for the 14th National Games have now become prized places for folks to exercise.

Xi'an launches the first community sports meeting this year. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]

This year, the Xi'an sports bureau also launched national-wide lectures on fitness and public welfare. It invited experts in sports and health to teach fitness skills and pass on their knowledge about health and fitness to locals.

In addition, Xi'an was selected to be a key city for the development of soccer. This is not only seen as being an affirmation of the city's work to develop football and sports over the years, but is also expected to play a comprehensive role in promoting Xi'an's construction as a metropolis that is strong in sports and competitions.

Competitors go for gold in a cycling event held in Xi'an. [Photo/Visual Xi'an]