Guiyang hosts first fitness qigong competition

Young people participate in a fitness qigong competition in Guiyang. [Photo/guiyang.gov.cn]

Guiyang's first fitness qigong competition was held on March 26 and 27 at the city's Hebin Park and drew the participation of more than 100 competitors from 15 teams.

Fitness qigong, a traditional Chinese breathing exercise, is an important part of Chinese culture. It is a national sport that combines physical activity, breathing and mental regulation.

The event was hosted by the Guiyang Bureau of Sports and Wudang district's people's government. It aimed to promote this traditional national sport, guide people to learn fitness qigong properly and enrich the cultural lives of city residents.

In recent years, the sport has developed rapidly in Guiyang and received the attention of an increasing number of young people.

The competition will be held in four quarters, and the contest's second phase is scheduled to be held in June.