Today (August 8) is the 16th "National Fitness Day" in the mainland, and the Paris Olympics are also in full swing. On the field, the Olympic athletes fought tenaciously, among them, Zhu Yuanbo, a basketball player from Shanghai Hengsha Yumin Club, participated in the men's three-person basketball game in the Paris Olympics. While cheering for the Olympic athletes in front of the TV, the Olympic craze is also spreading offline, and this summer, Chongming's major basketball venues ushered in a fitness boom. With the encouragement of their parents, many teenagers have joined the ranks of basketball and become the "new force" of national fitness.
At 6:30 p.m., the reporter saw in a private indoor basketball stadium that on the spacious court, children were wearing training clothes and were engrossed in practicing basketball skills under the careful guidance of the coach. From basic dribbling, passing to shooting, the "little players" sweat like rain and have fun.
One "young player" said: "I watched the replay of the Olympic basketball game and felt that the team cooperation of professional athletes was very good. I love sports and I would love to work in sports. ”
In recent years, with the quality education of teenagers on the agenda, sports are becoming a "plus" for children's healthy growth, and many parents are willing to send their children to basketball training classes in the summer, so as to gain growth and happiness while strengthening their bodies.
In addition to indoor courts, some outdoor courts are more popular with adults. Meet at the court after work and show your vigorous posture, becoming a vibrant landscape in summer.
The reporter learned that in recent years, in order to meet the growing fitness needs of citizens, Chongming District has continuously increased investment in public sports facilities and created a number of "doorstep" basketball bases. At present, there are a total of 230 multi-purpose courts in urban and rural areas throughout the region. Walking on the court in summer, you can see people running and shooting everywhere. Yao Lichao, director of the Chongming District Sports Bureau, told reporters that the construction of basketball venues has promoted the development of basketball enthusiasts in basketball and increased the number of athletes for national fitness.
For a long time, Chongming is a hot spot for sports enthusiasts, Chongming people love fitness, like basketball, from the "Martyrs' Cup" carrying the memory of "old Chongming", to last year's FIBA 3x3 Basketball Masters successfully held in Chongming, all of which demonstrate the profound heritage of Chongming basketball.
This year, the 63rd "Martyrs' Cup" basketball tournament and the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Basketball Masters (Shanghai Chongming Station) will be held in August and September. The arrival of these basketball events is bound to set off a national sports boom.
Reporter: Yang Yichen; Part of the photography: Yang Yichen
Editor: Gu Jiali