Yunnan University boosts sports education

Yunnan University rolled out a new sports education model in the spring of 2026, hosting 14 sports activities and drawing over 40,000 teachers and students.

The university kept its well-established competitive events, including football, volleyball, aerobics, and badminton tournaments.

It also launched innovative programs, such as 3v3 basketball, mixed-gender volleyball, and a 12-week nighttime beginner's experience program with low barriers to participation.

By blending competition with fun, these activities broke down barriers between grades and faculties and fostered a vibrant sports culture, contributing to the broader Healthy China initiative.

Some athletes participating in the university's badminton tournament pose for a group photo. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Runners in the university's spring campus race start at the starting line. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]

Yunnan University holds a spring fun sports meeting. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunnan University]