Kunshan, China – October 18
On October 18, the DKU Sports Complex transformed into a hub of energy and excitement as students, faculty, staff, and families gathered for the 2025 DKU Fitness Festival. From fitness challenges to interactive games and relaxation zones, the event embodied the spirit of “Move Together, Feel Stronger!” and showcased a vibrant, connected campus community.The award ceremony will be held at a later date.
Photo of the 50-meter athletes in the ready position
Fitness Assessment Challenge
A total of 950 students participated in the National Student Physical Health Standard (NSPHS) assessment, completing tests such as sit-and-reach, standing long jump, 50-meter sprint, core strength exercises, and endurance runs. The high turnout reflected students’ enthusiasm for health and self-improvement.
In this test, the sophomore students delivered an outstanding performance, with a first-attempt pass rate exceeding 90% (excluding make-up test participants). Impressively, this year’s middle- and long-distance running events set remarkable records. The new record for the 1000-meter run is 2 minutes and 58 seconds, achieved by Yitian Jin, a sophomore. The best time for the 800-meter run is 3 minutes and 7 seconds, accomplished by Yuecheng Yang, also a sophomore. This year’s highest record for one-minute sit-ups reached 67 repetitions, while in the more challenging pull-up event, five students achieved a perfect score.
Athlete’s standard sit-and-reach test
Athletes giving it their all
Wonderful photos of athletes doing sit-ups
Wonderful photos of athletes’ 50-meter physical fitness test
Fitness Games Exploration
Five engaging fitness games attracted participants of all ages. Activities like plank hold, racket bounce, pitch-pot, rope jumping, and shot-put combined fun with physical challenge, encouraging friendly competition and laughter across the venue. Over 205 game attempts were recorded, with many participants earning custom Athletics gifts.
The fascinating pot-throwing game
The uncontrollable table tennis ball bouncing
Perseverance-requiring plank
The well-known rope skipping exercise
Recreation & Recharge Zone
This year’s Fitness Festival introduced, for the first time, an Energy Replenishment and Relaxation Zone. The wide variety of beverages and snacks, sponsored by the Student Services Office and Master Kong, provided delightful surprises for all participants. In the relaxation area, professional coaches led stretching sessions every 15 minutes, helping participants recover quickly and engage in exercise more scientifically. Beyond the physical activities, the photo zone captured countless memorable moments for everyone.
The considerate food and water supply station
Students are doing stretching exercises to warm up
At the Children’s Fun Camp, around 10 young participants joined street dance and Chinese martial arts sessions guided by DKU student-athletes, adding a lively family-friendly touch to the event.
Children are happily learning martial arts
Community Through Movement
The 2025 DKU Fitness Festival was not just about physical activity—it was a celebration of community. Through challenges, games, and shared experiences, students, faculty, staff, and families strengthened their bonds in an uplifting and inclusive environment.
The warm family activities of faculty and staff
The Fitness Festival was co-organized by the Department of Sports, the DKU Labor Union, and the Student Services Office, with on-site medical support provided by the university clinic. Sponsored by Master Kong, which supplied complimentary beverages for the event, the festival successfully continued its annual tradition of promoting health through sports and strengthening community bonds through engaging activities.
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