Author: Guo Jun

Publisher: China News Network  

Date: September 12, 2024

On September 11, Jinan University held its inaugural Happy Running event at the Panyu campus, welcoming over 200 new students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities to the new academic year. The event aimed to foster a spirit of sportsmanship and community among the freshmen.

(Su shares his expertise.)

Asian sprinting champion and professor at the School of Physical Education, Su Bingtian, led the event, sharing his expertise on warm-up techniques before the run. He emphasized the importance of physical activity and encouraged students to embrace sports as a vital part of their lives.

(New students are running)

This Happy Running activity serves as both a starting point and a warm-up, Su stated. We hope to ignite everyone's passion for sports in a fun and competitive atmosphere, helping them discover their inner energy. He also highlighted how sports can shape personal qualities and enhance both physical and mental health.

Before the run commenced, Su Bingtian initiated a sports initiative, urging all new students to actively engage in physical exercise. Under his guidance, the freshmen participated in warm-up exercises, stretching their limbs and preparing to immerse themselves in the upcoming activities with enthusiasm.

Pan Qiliang, Executive Director and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Panyu Campus Management Committee, expressed hopes that the students would embody their fighting spirit on the track. He noted that Jinan University has a rich sports tradition and prioritizes the development of sports education and competition, which has left a lasting impact on the university's history.

The event not only marked the beginning of the school year for these new students but also reinforced the university's commitment to promoting a vibrant sports culture on campus.