With the momentum of the 15th National Games, Maoming city in western Guangdong plans to leverage its varied terrains as a strength for orienteering, as announced at a press conference held on November 18 in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong.
At the press conference, Deputy Mayor of Maoming, Wang Xiaohui, announced initiatives including a monthly "Maoming Orienteering Day" and school programs aimed at cultivating young talent to support the city's orienteering ambitions.
By 2028, the city aims to establish a national orienteering training base and host globally influential orienteering events by 2030.
In early May 2025, Maoming hosted the first event of the 15th National Games – the orienteering finals of the mass sports events. A total of 432 athletes from 23 provinces and cities across the country competed on eight elaborately designed routes. This event not only promoted Maoming's brand nationwide as a premier orienteering destination but also bolstered confidence in the city's orienteering ambitions.
Maoming boasts a diverse landscape where mountains meet the sea, with abundant natural resources including over 1,300 square kilometers of mountainous areas, 180 kilometers of coastline, and rich wetland and hilly resources.
Such a multi-faceted blend of landforms makes Maoming a natural venue for orienteering.
Reporter | Huang Xinyi
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
