To mark the start of the 300-day countdown to the 14th National Winter Games, a power walking activity is held at Yakeshi, a sub-venue of the games, in Hulunbuir, a city in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on April 22. [Photo/northnews.cn]

To mark the start of the 300-day countdown to the 14th National Winter Games, a power walking activity was held at Yakeshi, a sub-venue of the games, in Hulunbuir, a city in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on April 22.

At the event's launch ceremony, over 5,000 people led by Ulan Muqir artists sung patriotic songs to welcome the approaching games.

During the event, organizers hope to inspire locals to promote, support, and participate in the winter games, contribute to the games in some way, and promote awareness of sports and fitness.

Over 5,000 people led by Ulan Muqir artists sing patriotic songs to welcome the approaching 14th National Winter Games on April 22.[Photo/northnews.cn]