In this golden autumn season, a time of refreshing breezes and abundant harvests, we witnessed together a sporting extravaganza interwoven with passion and sweat – the 28th Qingte Group Staff Cross-Country Race!
At 2:10 PM on November 1, 2024, the 28th Qingte Group Staff Cross-Country Race officially kicked off amidst great anticipation with the crisp sound of the starting gun! This cross-country race was divided into four groups: Men’s Middle-Aged Group, Men’s Youth Group, Women’s Middle-Aged Group, and Women’s Youth Group, aiming to provide every participant with their own stage to showcase their talents. In addition, a special walking event for senior leaders was also included. To ensure fairness, each participant received a mid-course ticket and a finish line ticket during the race, which not only confirmed their eligibility but also encouraged and recognized their perseverance.
At the opening ceremony, Union Chairman Ji Guoqing delivered a speech, encouraging the participants and igniting their passion and fighting spirit. On the track, elites from various departments of the company, wearing their exclusive bib numbers, radiated confidence and anticipation. Gathered together, they were spirited and full of fighting spirit, sweating profusely on the course and challenging their own limits!
After fierce competition, the winners of each group emerged, earning honor and applause through their strength and perseverance.
First Prize: 4 winners in total: Jiao Mingzhu (Middle-aged Men), Xu Chao (Youth Men), Dong Xuying (Middle-aged Women), and Zhang Yanhui (Youth Women). They successfully reached the top with their excellent physical fitness and tenacious will, becoming the focus of the entire event!
Second Prize: 12 winners in total: Li Shaosheng, Luan Pikun, Sun Hongxia, and Li Shuang, among others. They also demonstrated remarkable strength in the competition. Although they did not win the championship, their spirit is equally worthy of our learning and respect.
Third Prize: 26 winners in total: Zhang Zhongyu, Zhao Jianping, Liu Li, and Sun Rong, among others. They may have encountered difficulties and challenges in the competition, but they never gave up, ultimately winning their own honor through perseverance and hard work.
Excellent Award: 100 winners in total. Although they did not make it into the top three, their participation and efforts are equally worthy of our recognition and encouragement. Their smiles and sweat became the most beautiful sight on the race track.
Commemorative Award: Several winners received this special memento from every participant who successfully completed the race. It witnesses everyone’s efforts and growth, and also conveys our best wishes for the future.
At the closing ceremony, company leaders personally presented awards to the winners and took photos with them. Ji Jianyi, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Group, presented prizes and medals to the first-prize winners; Ji Yichun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Group, and Hu Junji, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President’s Advisor, presented certificates of honor to the second-prize winners; and Ji Hongxing, Wang Lingmin, Ren Chunmu, Yang Chaohui, Zhao Guanchuan, Ji Guoqing (Chairman of the Trade Union), and Zhang Fengning (Assistant to the President) presented certificates of honor to the third-prize winners.
The participants’ fighting spirit and teamwork deserve everyone’s praise. This cross-country race was not only a grand sporting event but also a demonstration of teamwork and spirit, showcasing the courage and fighting spirit of Qingte employees.
Finally, we would like to express our special thanks to the company leaders for their attention and meticulous guidance throughout the event. It was their support and encouragement that made this competition a complete success. We also thank all the participants for their outstanding performances and all the staff for their hard work and selfless dedication, which made this competition even more perfect. In the days to come, let us join hands and work together to write an even more brilliant chapter for Qingte.
