Local activities for World Walking Day

"Infinitus" 2011 "World Walking Day" ten thousand people walking event was held on May 8, 2011 in Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park.

The "World Walking Day" activity was initiated by the International Fitness and Popular Sports Association in 1992. In 2010, the "World Walking Day" event entered China for the first time and was held in 6 cities in my country, with more than 60,000 direct participants. In 2011, the "World Walking Day" activities will be held in 12 provinces and cities in my country, with Xi'an as the second stop. The first stop, Qingdao, was held on April 16, with more than 10,000 participants.

In this healthy walking event in Xi'an, nearly 10,000 participants started from the Danfengmen Yudao Square in Daming Palace National Heritage Park and passed through Zuojinwuzhang Square, Hanyaomen Site, Chongmingmen Site, Qing Dynasty Site and The ruins of Sidian Gate, Xuanwumen Gate, Sanqingdian Square, Linde Hall Ruins, Guangshun Gate Ruins, Zhaoqing Gate Ruins, Youjinwu Zhang Square and back to Yudao Square are about 7 kilometers in total.

On May 8, 2011, the event coincided with Mother's Day. "Walking with mom, giving mom health" has become the best gift from children to their mothers. Mr. Wang, who came all the way from Xianyang, told reporters that he was raised by his mother alone since he was a child, and the relationship between mother and son is very deep. "In the past, when celebrating Mother's Day, I always put a lot of thought into giving gifts. This year, it coincides with the World Walking Day event, so I decided to walk with my mother as a special gift this year. I will walk with my mother more in the future. I hope my mother will be healthy and mentally healthy." healthy". Among the vast walking team, the "Healthy Mothers Group" stood out. They wore uniforms and held high the slogan "Healthy Mothers Love Walking". A mother in her 40s told reporters: "For Mother's Day in previous years, my daughter would send some small gifts or flowers. This year, my daughter accompanied me to participate in the World Walking Day event. We walked together and chatted along the way. It felt very good. My daughter He also said that he would walk with me more in the future, which moved me very much.”

In order to get more citizens to participate in the “World Walking Day” activities, the Xi’an Sports Bureau cooperated with the Xi’an Disabled Persons’ Federation***. We also organized 100 disabled people to participate in the activities at this site, and volunteers accompanied them throughout the entire process.

According to the organizer of the event, Xi'an has always attached great importance to the development of national fitness and the cultivation of national fitness brand activities. The city's national fitness atmosphere is getting stronger and stronger. The "World Walking Day" event held in Xi'an will further enrich the content of national fitness activities. The "World Walking Day" event was chosen in Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park, which is full of civilized atmosphere, so that participants can not only get physical and mental exercise, but also feel the profound Chinese culture.

On World Walking Day, Unlimited came to Chongqing to hold a healthy walking event

On World Walking Day 2012, the event came to Chongqing to hold a grand event. Healthy walking makes our body healthier. The event attracted nearly 10,000 people to participate that day, and the event venue was bustling. This event in Chongqing is hosted by the All-China Sports Federation and organized by the Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau and the Nan'an District People's Government. Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd. is the exclusive partner. This is also the 17th stop of the event. Mr. Tu Jingping, deputy secretary-general of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, Mr. Zhang Xin, deputy director of the Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau, Mr. Wang Yu, member of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Nan'an District Standing Committee and director of the Nanbin Road Management Committee, and Ms. Gong Xiaoxue, deputy director of the Chongqing Nan'an District People's Congress , Mr. Mo Yuquan, Deputy District Governor of Chongqing Nan'an People's Government, Mr. Zeng Jinrong, Senior Vice President of Lee Kum Kee Health Products Group, and other leaders and guests attended the day's event. Everyone enjoys a fitness feast. Early in the morning, the morning light showed slightly, and the square was already a sea of ??people. At a glance, flags were flying. Although there was still a chill in the air, the smiles written on everyone's faces did not stop everyone's enthusiasm for the event. After a round of warm-up exercises, Mr. Chen Yulin, member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Inspector of the Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau, presided over the launch ceremony of the event. Mr. Mo Yuquan, Mr. Zeng Jinrong and other guests delivered speeches to encourage the fitness enthusiasts participating in the event and called on everyone to take action. Get up and be active in health and fitness. Immediately afterwards, the city health postcard delivery ceremony, symbolizing "delivering health and delivering love", began. The ceremony displayed the city postcard written by the previous stop Wuhan City to Chongqing City. Mr. Zhang Xin and Mr. Zeng Jinrong *** together completed the health relay and greetings with the next host city.

Then, the guests fired the gun to start, and the impatient fitness citizens strode out from the starting gate one after another and marched along the prescribed route to the finish line via Nanbin Road and Sihai Avenue, a total distance of 6 kilometers. Along the way, people experienced the joy of fitness in the cool autumn breeze. In the marching team, there are happy family groups, energetic student formations, fashionably dressed young people and childish children, and even energetic silver-haired old people... They are walking through the lush city. , ignite passion with joy, convey health with walking, feel friendship with sincerity, the scene is warm and harmonious. The Power of Walking Walking at the forefront of the large army was a group of walkers who did not look young but were full of vigor. They walked with their heads high and their banners dancing. After questioning, I found out that they were all members of the "Long Distance Running Association." The association has been established for 25 years and its members are aged between 50 and 70 years old. Uncle Cao from the association is 67 years old. He walks so fast that the reporter can barely keep up. "In the past few years, I and my friends have traveled all the surrounding mountains. Now our eyesight is not blurred and our ears are not deafened. I walk more often and live past ninety-nine. Haha..." A man next to him was leaning on a cane. The blind man on his companion's shoulder also participated in the walk. This surprised many passers-by. His surname is Wen, and he has lost sight of his eyes since he was a child. Ever since I learned that World Walking Day would be held in Chongqing, I have been looking forward to participating. But I have some concerns because of my eyes. "Although my eyesight is not good, I want to be like everyone else." His enthusiastic partners also convinced him to put aside his worries and participate in the walk with everyone today and at this time. Walking with pets: During the procession, many citizens brought their dogs to walk with them. The cute dogs immediately became the stars of the scene. Many media reporters focused their cameras on them, and passers-by even took photos with them, which was full of fun. "This is not my dog. Its owner is in front. Its name is Xixi. It's cute! I don't want to put it down when I pick it up." Ms. Huang explained to the reporter who asked. Another star "Beibei" bounced back and forth among the walking team along the way. Its owner told reporters: "I often take Beibei to climb mountains in the morning. This time, he seems to be very excited to participate in World Walking Day." ." After completing the walking distance, people who came to the terminal gate were immediately attracted by the health carnival held at the terminal. People's flashing figures, excited shouts, and overflowing laughter filled the scene, and their enthusiasm for participation has not diminished at all. The cheers and cheers come and go, and the wonderful things to watch are dizzying. Unconsciously, more and more people are participating in the carnival. A grandfather and his grandson were participating in the "Dynamic Five Rings" game with great interest. While talking about the essentials and giving demonstrations to his grandson, his cheerful expression made him feel as if he had gone back in time and returned to his happy childhood. There was laughter and excitement in front of the game tent. No matter who it is, everyone is smiling and enjoying themselves in this festive event. Carefully prepared and colorful activities made everyone truly addicted to happiness. Walking Day brings us not only laughter but also physical health and the power of movement. Life lies in movement, the energy that allows us to walk and move our feet, the power that allows us to move and dance our bodies.