Best places to join Shanghai's sports frenzy

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With the Olympic Games igniting sports enthusiasm across Shanghai, shopping malls are gearing up to launch sports programs and promote the innovative "business + sports" consumption model.

Bailian Group

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As the exclusive strategic partner of the Shanghai Sports Consumption Festival, Bailian Group held the "Bailian City Sports Festival" this summer. Covering more than 40 stores, the festival features seven themed events and over 100 activities. A variety of sports activities are set to inspire excitement this summer, including rollerskating events and competitive matches. Customers can enjoy kickboxing and aerobics, as well as trendy activities such as frisbee DIY and family frisbee competitions at department stores, shopping malls, and designated outlets.

Open: Until Aug 18

Taikoo Li Qiantan

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Come to the 4th floor of Taikoo Li Qiantan and run the 450-meter sky loop track. At sunset, enjoy the summer breeze and immerse yourself in the beautiful cityscape. After running, head to REfresh to unwind and take a shower.

Open: Until Aug 11

Jing An Kerry Centre

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This retail complex has been adorned with sports-themed art installations designed by visual artist Andy Rementer. With the theme "ignite your passion", the Andy-style interactive exhibition area features a vertical tennis court, a swimming pool, a balance beam, and other facilities. Visitors can also experience speed cycling and embark on a hiking adventure as if entering a dream space where dynamics and art intertwine.

Open: Until Aug 11

Shanghai Jiuguang Center

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The Shanghai Jiuguang Center offers a plethora of ball game activities, such as football, frisbee, golf, and table tennis, in partnership with Ballersmart, a trendy sporting goods store. This array of sports activities is sure to keep you entertained throughout your stay — the fun never stops!

Open: Until Aug 31

iapm Mall

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In cooperation with French illustrator Nicolas Francescon, iapm Mall introduces the art sports carnival, which combines Chinese and French culture. The carnival features a pavilion inspired by the Louvre Pyramid and a red, white, and blue cycling track. Join in and move your body.

Open: Until Sept 1

The Place

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Join the summer sports season at the Place to really feel the charm of sports. During the event season, the mall will be transformed into a vibrant sports field. The main walkway has been carefully designed with creative floor stickers, subtly adding the elements of running tracks and courts. There are eight open sports scenes available to the public, including cycling, running, table tennis, hurdles, weightlifting, standing long jump, balance beam, and box jumping.

Open: Until Aug 25

Ruihong Xintiandi

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The Life Shines at Vital-sport event has been launched throughout the Ruihong Xintiandi commercial area.

The event will feature six major public fitness programs, 10 family sports events, 12 sweat programs, and four professional events, with a total of more than 40 sports events and experiences.

Open: Until Sept 1

 

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce