Ningxia team wins top prize at national workplace exercise competition

A team from the Ningxia Federation of Trade Unions secured first prize at the 2025 national workplace exercise competition, marking the region’s best performance in such an event.

The competition featured nationwide workplace exercise and Guozhuang dance performances.

A team representing the Ningxia Federation of Trade Unions wins first prize at the 2025 national workplace exercise competition.

The Ningxia team consisted of 20 employees from Ningxia Communications Construction Investment Group, including highway toll operators and frontline construction workers.

During the competition, team members, dressed in matching sportswear, performed synchronized routines to China’s radio calisthenics music. Their precise movements, strong coordination and energetic performances drew warm applause, demonstrating the vitality and spirit of Ningxia’s workers.

The Ningxia team performs radio calisthenics during the competition.

The event was organized by the publicity and education department of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Qinghai Federation of Trade Unions, the CPC Xining Municipal Committee and the Xining municipal government.

Held over three days, the competition included events such as the ninth edition of China’s radio calisthenics routine, traditional wellness exercises based on Baduanjin, and Guozhuang dance performances.

A total of 31 teams and 672 workers representing trade unions across China participated in the event.

Ningxia team members pose for a group photo after winning first prize at the 2025 national workplace exercise competition.

“Radio calisthenics may seem simple, but achieving perfect synchronization among 20 team members requires immense practice and persistence,” team members noted as they reflected on their preparation for the competition.

Participants trained during work breaks, after shifts and on weekends while maintaining their regular duties, refining their routine in preparation for the national competition.