The 2024 Shenzhen Fitness Month kicks off today

People from government agencies, public institutions, and running clubs participated in a running event at Lianhua Hill Park today, marking the 45th Shenzhen Long-Distance Running Day and the 2024 Shenzhen Fitness Month.

For the city’s fitness month, 87 sporting venues across the city are opening their doors to the public, either for free or at reduced prices, to encourage citizens to engage in more public fitness activities. In addition, the month is set to feature 123 major activities in sports such as soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, Tai Chi and chess. Shenzhen Daily photographer Lin Songtao offers a glimpse of today's running event at Lianhua Hill Park.