人气聚起来 城市“跑”起来

随着一声清脆的鸣笛，比赛正式拉开帷幕。参赛选手们沿着精心设计的赛道，穿梭于济南的美丽风景中，感受着这座城市的历史底蕴与现代活力。比赛设置了56公里团队接力和5.6公里个人迷你马拉松两个项目，既考验了选手们的体力与耐力，也让他们有机会近距离体验济南的魅力。经过激烈角逐，华北电力大学、山东农业大学、山东科技大学等高校团队成功晋级总决赛，为这场赛事画上了圆满的句号。

同一时间，另一项备受瞩目的体育活动——“莱芜之旅 人才骑行”济南市莱芜区第十四届全民健身运动会暨“山东嘉信杯”闯齐关自行车耐力挑战赛也在如火如荼地进行中。

在美丽的雪野湖垂钓公园，来自全国各地的1000余名骑行爱好者齐聚于此，体验翻山越岭的骑行乐趣。比赛过程中，选手们不仅要面对陡峭的山路和复杂的路况，还要克服高温和疲劳等挑战。成功完成比赛的选手，在收获奖牌和荣誉的同时，更收获了难忘的经历和深厚的友谊。

近年来，济南聚力优化人才发展环境，提升城市软实力，以体育之名，吸引着越来越多的年轻人才汇聚于此。通过举办一系列国际级、国家级精品赛事，济南不仅吸引了大量体育爱好者的关注，也为城市的发展注入了新的活力。同时，济南充分发挥“体育+”的串联作用，将丰富多彩的赛事活动与商圈、景区、街区经济有机结合，让广大游客与市民在享受运动乐趣的同时，也能感受到激情活力、健康向上、开放包容的城市形象。

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.