On April 16, the SEM team took first prize at the University of Science and Technology Beijing staff Baduanjin competition, delivering a synchronized routine of the traditional health qigong form promoted by China's General Administration of Sport.
The contest followed the standardized Health Qigong Baduanjin routine published by the Health Qigong Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, which organizes campus staff around a low-impact traditional wellness practice.
SEM attached great importance to the competition and organized group practice sessions during lunch breaks. The participating faculty members trained diligently and repeatedly refined their movements, incorporating the defining characteristics of Baduanjin—gentle, slow movements and smooth, flowing transitions—into each sequence. During the competition, the team performed the entire routine in unison, with calm and composed expressions and fluid, natural movements.
After the competition, participating faculty members said that regular practice and taking part in the event had not only improved their physical fitness but also strengthened team cohesion. The event was a practical demonstration of the school's commitment to the principle of putting health first and gave fresh impetus to the development of campus sports culture.
SEM will continue to encourage faculty and staff to participate in physical exercise and foster a positive environment that promotes healthy work and a fulfilling life.
