Winter Marathon for Undergraduates Began

Published: Oct. 30, 2008

A few days ago, the second round of Winter Marathon for students all over China began. On the afternoon of Oct. 27, NJU held a starting ceremony for the marathon. Wang Dianxiang, Assistant to the President attended the ceremony and fired the starting shot. Led by world campions Gei Fei, Sun Yue and Cui Wenhua, more han 1000 NJU students began their winter marathon.

Shen Ruling, Director of the Physical Education Department, presided over the starting ceremony. Other participants included directors from various departments. Assistant Wang said that winter marathon is a measure to improve students physical and mental strength. He hoped that the students can enjoy the sport and build a healthy body.

The winter marathon will last from Oct. 26 this year to April 30 in 2009. During this period, students in elementary schools, junior and senior middle schools, secondary vocational schools, universities and colleges should all participate in the marathon every day. The standard for college students is 2000 meters. This activity is titled as Sunshine Sports for the 60th Birthday of the Motherland .