2017The Second 'World Orienteering Day' China Jiangsu Division Orienteering Competition
And Love Orienteering?Jiangsu Orienteering Tour520Luhe Pingshan Station
At 13:30 on May 20, 2017,China Railway InvestmentThe 2017 Second 'World Orienteering Day' China Jiangsu Division Orienteering Competition and the Love Orienteering · Jiangsu Orienteering Tour 520 Luhe Pingshan StationIn Nanjing CityLuhe Pingshan Forest Park officially opened. This eventisin response to the initiative of the International Orienteering Federationandthe Chinese Orienteering Association, who jointly launchedthe 'World Orienteering Day' campaignin approximately 2000 cities worldwideand is called for bythe International Orienteering Federationapproved,the Chinese Orienteering Association,the Jiangsu ProvincialSports Federationguidance,,the Nanjing CityLuhe District Sports Bureau,Nanjing CityLuhe District Sports Federation,Nanjing Municipal National Fitness Centerhosted,Jiangsu Radio and Orienteering Sports Association,NanjingPingshan Forest Parkorganized,Jiangsu China Railway Investment Group Co., Ltd.,and the Nanjing Luhe District Agriculture Bureau co-organized,Jiangsu Ziyeyunshang Sports Development Co., Ltd.managed the entire event,and it is also the third stop of the iOrienteering · Jiangsu Orienteering Tour, aiming to expand the global influence of orienteering, promote the popularization and development of orienteering in China, and further advance the development of Jiangsu’s province-wide orienteering fitness movement..
Ms. Xu Juan, Deputy Director of the Radio Orienteering Department at the Aviation Radio Model Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Secretary-General of the Chinese Orienteering Association,Jiang RiverMs. Li Yibing, Vice Chairperson and Secretary-General of the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Federation,Mr. Li Changzheng, Deputy District Chief of Nanjing Luhe District, and other heads of relevant district departments and representatives from related organizations attended the opening ceremony. At the ceremony, Ms. Da Quan, Director of the Luhe District Sports Bureau, delivered an inspiring speech, stating that the perfect combination of Pingshan Forest Park in Luhe and orienteering will surely bring all participants a unique sportsand tourism experience, and she expressed heartfelt wishes to all contestants. Ms. Xu Juan, Deputy Director of the Radio Orienteering Department at the Aviation Radio Model Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Secretary-General of the Chinese Orienteering Association, introduced World Orienteering Day to all guests and participants at the opening ceremony+,then,Ms. Li Yibing, Vice Chairperson and Secretary-General of the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Federation,announced the official start of this event.
This competition approximately600A total of 60 participants signed up for the event, which was divided into individual, couples, family, group, league, and professional categories, among others.6categories.14In the afternoon of that day00, at the starting point of the race———Pingshan Forest ParkLovers' Garden—the starting whistle blew right on time, with each team setting off at one-minute intervals as required by the competition rules. According to organizers,orienteering originated in Northern Europe. Participants use a compass and a detailed, accurate orienteering map to navigate through a series of checkpoints (control points) in the designated order, choosing their own optimal route to the finish line. The winner is the one with the shortest time, often referred to as a “treasure hunt.”The event was centered around the Ping’an Tower within Pingshan Forest Park, with5kilometers of area covered, featuring20checkpoints.+Along the course, participants not only enjoyed the unique scenery of Pingshan and the forest park’s excellent ecological environment but also experienced the dual thrill of orienteering and trail running.
After a race lasting2hours, most teams successfully completed the course and were awarded finisher medals. These medals were designed with inspiration from the World Orienteering DayLOGOand themed around checkpoint flags—stunningly beautiful. Many participants mentioned that the medals were one of the highlights that attracted them to the event, and receiving their medal upon successful completion was the most exciting moment of their day.
It’s worth mentioning that this event had many memorable moments: Ms. Da Quan, Director of the Luhe District Sports Bureau in Nanjing, and Mr. Dai Yongchun, Deputy Director of the same bureau, stayed at the venue until the very end, personally awarding medals to the last two finishing teams, offering great encouragement and supporting their never-give-up sportsmanship. The oldest participant in the event was 74 years old. He maintains an active lifestyle and, during an interview, expressed strong agreement with the words of Ms. Xu Juan, Deputy Director of the Radio Orienteering Sports Department at the Aviation Radio Model Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Secretary-General of the Chinese Orienteering Association, who said in her speech that orienteering is a truly lifelong, global sport. He added that as long as there is life, there will be movement, and he plans to keep running and staying active.; as it coincided with520Valentine’s Day, the couples’ teams also became a sweet highlight along the racecourse.
It is understood that Nanjing Pingshan Forest Park Scenic Area is aAAA-rated national tourist attraction, located10kilometers north of Luhe District in the Pingshan Forest Farm area, covering an expanse of22square kilometers. The scenic area has aforest coverage rate of over85%%, featuring seven mountains and eight lakes. The mountains are connected to the lakes, blanketed with lush greenery, and thousands of acres of pine forests surround hundreds of acres of tea plantations, creating an outstanding ecological environment. Underground lies a mineral water layer spanning hundreds of square kilometers, coupled with unique soil conditions, resulting in high-quality tea that has won numerous awards at national tea exhibitions. Hiking in Pingshan, enjoying the water, sipping tea, admiring flowers, and listening to the rustling of pine trees is a true delight.The main attractions of the park include Cui Ming Lake, Lovers’ Garden, Ping’an Tower, Shuang Die Lake, Jasmine Garden, Lakeside Walking Trail, and Cherry Blossom Valley. Additionally,8Dscience experience halls, outdoor adventure activities, waterfront platforms, water recreation, tea-picking experiences, barbecues, and jungle obstacle courses are all open to the public. Visitors can stroll along mountain trails, enjoy the tranquility and serenity of the hills, bask in the forest breeze and floral scents, listen to nature’s symphony, and fully embrace the greenery and wild charm.