Participants stage sports demonstrations and cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the second National Fitness Games on June 10 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

According to organizers, the event includes table tennis, swimming, rouliqiu (a Chinese fitness sport that combines elements of tai chi, badminton and tennis), stand-up paddleboarding, and pickleball. In addition, different areas across the country will organize featured events that reflect local characteristics and popular sporting interests.