人氣聚起來 城市“跑”起來

隨著一聲清脆的鳴笛，比賽正式拉開帷幕。參賽選手們沿著精心設計的賽道，穿梭于濟南的美麗風景中，感受著這座城市的歷史底蘊與現代活力。比賽設置了56公里團隊接力和5.6公里個人迷你馬拉松兩個項目，既考驗了選手們的體力與耐力，也讓他們有機會近距離體驗濟南的魅力。經過激烈角逐，華北電力大學、山東農業大學、山東科技大學等高校團隊成功晉級總決賽，為這場賽事畫上了圓滿的句號。

同一時間，另一項備受矚目的體育活動——“萊蕪之旅 人才騎行”濟南市萊蕪區第十四屆全民健身運動會暨“山東嘉信杯”闖齊關自行車耐力挑戰賽也在如火如荼地進行中。

在美麗的雪野湖垂釣公園，來自全國各地的1000余名騎行愛好者齊聚于此，體驗翻山越嶺的騎行樂趣。比賽過程中，選手們不僅要面對陡峭的山路和復雜的路況，還要克服高溫和疲勞等挑戰。成功完成比賽的選手，在收獲獎牌和榮譽的同時，更收獲了難忘的經歷和深厚的友誼。

近年來，濟南聚力優化人才發展環境，提升城市軟實力，以體育之名，吸引著越來越多的年輕人才匯聚于此。通過舉辦一系列國際級、國家級精品賽事，濟南不僅吸引了大量體育愛好者的關注，也為城市的發展注入了新的活力。同時，濟南充分發揮“體育+”的串聯作用，將豐富多彩的賽事活動與商圈、景區、街區經濟有機結合，讓廣大游客與市民在享受運動樂趣的同時，也能感受到激情活力、健康向上、開放包容的城市形象。

On June 16th， the ambiance at Jinan’s Huashan Lake Scenic Area was charged with vibrant energy， as more than 5，000 university students and alumni from 190 institutions across the nation gathered to participate in the 2nd Quancheng University Students’ Mini-Marathon and the 2024 University 100-Mile Relay Race （Jinan Station）.

A sharp whistle pierced the air， signaling the official start of the race. Following a delicately designed route， athletes walked through the picturesque landscapes of Jinan， immersing themselves in the city’s rich historical background and vigrous modernity. The competition showcased two disciplines： a 56-kilometer team relay and a 5.6-kilometer individual mini-marathon， testing both the contestants’ physical fortitude and tenacity， while offering an encounter with Jinan’s allure. After a fierce competition， teams representing North China Electric Power University， Shandong Agricultural University， Shandong University of Science and Technology， and other institutions secured their place in the championship finale， culminating in a triumphant finale.

In the mean time， another prestigious event—the ‘Cycling of Talents in Laiwu’ — the 14th National Fitness Games in Laiwu District， Jinan City and the ‘Shandong Jiaxin Cup’ Cycling Endurance Challenge， was in full swing.

Amidst the serene beauty of the Fishing Park in Xueye Lake， over 1，000 cycling enthusiasts from all corners of the country indulged in the exhilaration of cycling through mountainous landscapes. During the race， participants faced not only the challenges of steep mountain paths and intricate road conditions but also the adversity of soaring temperatures and exhaustion. Those who successfully completed the race， while earning medals and accolades， also gained indelible memories and profound camaraderie.

In recent years， Jinan has been dedicated to refining the environment for talent cultivation and bolstering its soft power， drawing an increasing influx of youthful talent with the appeal of sports. By hosting prestigious international and national competitions， Jinan has not only captured the interest of sports enthusiasts but also infused renewed vigor into the city’s development. Concurrently， Jinan has adeptly leveraged the ‘Sports Plus’ initiative， holding diversified sporting events with commercial hubs， tourist attractions， and neighborhood economies. This integration enables both visitors and residents to revel in the joy of sports while immersing themselves in the city’s vibrant， spirited， healthy， open， and inclusive image.