Tianjin Expands '15-Minute Exercise Zone' Network with Renovated Facilities and Medical Integration

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China's Tianjin municipality is advancing its sports development strategy by renovating public spaces to create a '15-minute exercise zone' network, integrating medical advice into fitness centers, and expanding community competitions. The city aims to provide at least 3.5 square meters of sports space per person by 2030. In January 2026, renovated facilities including ping pong courts opened at the Wangchuanchang Sports Park, originally built in 1953. Over 70 million yuan from the National Sports Lottery Public Welfare Fund will be used in 2026 to upgrade more than 1,500 community areas, creating 47 small outdoor sports spaces, over 20 fitness centers, and six themed sports parks. The initiative includes training over 50,000 civilian coaches and offering competitions such as the Haihe Super League, marathons, and dragon boat races to encourage public participation.