Guiyang youth athletes gear up for provincial games

Guiyang's youth basketball, badminton and table tennis teams completed an intensive winter training camp as they stepped up their preparations for the 12th Guizhou Provincial Games, to be held from Aug 8 to 15.

Basketball players practice their skills at Qianlingshan Sports Park. [Photo/guiyang.gov.cn]

Beginning on Jan 26, athletes underwent centralized training at Qianlingshan Sports Park, Guiyang Vocational and Technical College, Guiyang No 1 High School and Guiyang No 9 High School, where they focused on improving their technical skills, physical fitness and overall competitive performance ahead of the provincial event.

Training programs were tailored to the demands of each sport. The basketball team worked on tactical coordination, physical conditioning and shooting consistency while refining their offensive and defensive systems through simulated games.

The table tennis team strengthened their serving, receiving and rallying techniques to improve match stability and adaptability. Meanwhile, the badminton team combined multi-shuttle drills, footwork training, technical practice and high-intensity match simulations to enhance their on-court performance.

The camp also emphasized a scientific and systematic approach to training. In addition to technical and physical training, professional coaching teams provided guidance throughout the program, while psychological counseling was introduced to help athletes improve their mental resilience and maintain peak competitive form.

Jiang Jiaojiao, deputy director of the Guiyang Sports Training Center, said the winter training camp was a key stage in preparing for the provincial games. She noted the center would continue to provide comprehensive support to help athletes achieve their best results at the provincial games.