The 2025 National Athletics Grand Prix has ignited excitement in Bengbu City, Anhui Province, as over 1,500 athletes from across the Chinese mainland compete in the fourth leg of this six-city series. The event showcases China's rising track and field talent while drawing attention to seasoned stars like Asian record holder Su Bingtian.
Elite Competition Underway
Friday's opening day saw intense competition across 100m sprints, field events, and mid-distance races. Su Bingtian – a household name in Asian athletics – finished third in his 100m heat with 10.52 seconds, narrowly missing semifinal qualification. This marks his second outdoor competition this season following a recent return to competitive racing.
New Stars Emerge
Younger athletes seized the spotlight as Deng Xinrui won Su's heat in 10.31 seconds, while Chen Jiapeng set a season-best 10.28 seconds to lead all qualifiers. The tournament also features rising talents like Li Yuting and Xia Sining across multiple disciplines, offering investors and sports analysts fresh insights into China's athletic development pipeline.
National Tour Structure
The Grand Prix's six-leg circuit spans major economic hubs from Guangdong's Zhaoqing to Shaanxi's Yulin, concluding in October 2025. This geographic spread allows local communities to engage with elite sports while providing researchers data on regional athletic development trends.
