This year's National Fitness Day coincides with the Paris Olympics. Shandong's athletes are fighting hard on the field, bringing glory to our country. Through nationwide fitness activities, people across the province are joining them in sport, sharing in the joy of exercise and unleashing their passion and vitality.

The launch ceremony for a series of activities celebrating this year's National Fitness Day in Shandong province took place in Linyi, China on Aug 7. Over the course of the week-long event, public sports facilities across the province will offer free access and more than 500 sporting events and fitness sessions will be held.

According to statistics, the province has held over 45,000 grassroots sporting events this year, including community sports meets and basketball games.

A large number of high-quality mass sporting events with a solid mass base, high athletic level, and wide-ranging influence have emerged, inspiring the public to participate in more physical fitness activities.

The local community in Linyi, Shandong province, enjoys a fun-filled sports competition on Aug 6. [Photo/IC]

A traditional Chinese dragon dance lights up the streets of Binzhou, Shandong, on Aug 7. [Photo/IC]

Fushan district residents in Yantai, Shandong, stay fit at the local square on Aug 7. [Photo/IC]