Cross-country skiing, which originated in Northern Europe, is a traditional snow sport that is based on long competitions and requires a high level of physical endurance.
On January 29, at the main venue of the first China Jilin Songhuajiang Ice Skating Marathon Challenge and the National National Fitness New Year's Greeting, the reporter of Jilin **Quan** saw that the preparations for the cross-country skiing exhibition race were over, waiting for the start of the competition.
This year's competition featured 100 athletes demonstrating cross-country skiing, teaching traditional techniques and freestyle techniques in cross-country skiing. The track is 8 meters wide, 16 km long. Liu Qun, the chief referee of the event, told reporters, "The track of this event has a prominent highlight, that is, the track is covered with snow on the ice, which reflects the characteristics of cross-country skiing, which is more conducive to promotion and development." The level and technique of the competitors participating in this cross-country skiing exhibition competition are very professional, and the competition is worth looking forward to. ”
At the same time, this cross-country skiing exhibition competition broke the previous land competition mode and was held on the surface of the Songhua River, which was a breakthrough in the event. In recent years, cross-country skiing has been widely developed across the country, and the enthusiasm of skiers involved in cross-country skiing is very high, and cross-country skiing is becoming more and more popular.
Author: Jilin **Quan**Reporter Zhang Kuan, Yao Siqi, Zou Pengliang, Qu Jingxun.