Blossoming in April, the most beautiful in Nanjing, when the ancient and beautiful ancient capital is merged with the modern Youth Olympic Games Sports Park, when the speed of the athletes collision with the passion of the audience, the enthusiastic and open Nanjing once again ushered in the world's attention. International competitions. On April 21th, the 2019 IAAF World Challenge (Nanjing Station) entered the countdown for 30 days. On the new journey to the “World Sports City”, Nanjing once again added a most colorful touch to the “acceleration” of running, leaving a more exciting page.

Towards a famous sports city, gallops on the world stage. The IAAF World Challenge is a high-level event after its Diamond League. There are 9 stations in the world in 2019 and Nanjing in China is the fourth. With the increasing number of international competitions hosted in Nanjing in recent years, not only are there first-class sports venues, but the experience of running the competition is also becoming more abundant. In the past 2018, Nanjing citizens can enjoy the “big meals” of sports events such as the BWF World Championships, the World Championships in Skateboards, and the World Women's Volleyball League at the "home doorstep", and feel the charm of international top sports events in close quarters. In 2019, the international sports events held in Nanjing will also show a "blowout" situation. Starting from the IAAF Challenge, we will be on the stage of the world and show the best city image and sports spirit with strength and action.

The game is full of the aura of star and sculpture the road of champions. On April 11th, the list of the latest athletes has been announced: 8 national champion winners Xie Zhenye; 2018 Asian Games 110 meters hurdles champion Xie Wenjun; IAAF shotput the world's number one ranking Gong Lijun; the world record holder of the 110-meter hurdle, Alice Merritt... The Superstar gathered in this competition，make the games more compelling.The hard work and heroism of athletes on the field is the sporting spirit of the new era, it is also the cornerstone of the success of paving the road to championship. In the open and inclusive Nanjing, in the vibrant Jiangbei New Area, we look forward to the birth of a new sports champion here, showing China's power to the world with speed and passion.

Building a healthy Nanjing, creating a beautiful “business card”for Nanjing. Athletics is also a national sport. Sports events are not only contests for athletes, but also imperceptibly enhance the national fitness awareness of sports. Now Nanjing is energetic and healthy.In one game after another, it has created a beautiful business card of “famous city of sports”. In the following of the time, Nanjing will also host the international competitions such as the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup (Nanjing Division) and the 2020 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Taking this IAAF World Challenge as an opportunity, Nanjing will continue to inherit the spirit of Youth Olympic Games, win the favor of more competitions with first-class venues, first-class construction，and first-class service, and accelerate the pace of building healthy Nanjing and famous sports city.

Spring breezes brush the face, and we are ready to go. In the last 30 days, Nanjing will be fully prepared, openly welcome the visitors from all directions, and run out of Nanjing “acceleration” with a new craze, and step forward to accelerate to become the “World Sports City".

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