A coach teaches children how to ice skate at a rink in Datong. [Photo/Yellow River News] 

Datong launched a public welfare training program for youth ice skating on Dec 17. 

As part of the China Datong Youth Ice and Snow Festival, the training program is jointly organized by Datong's sports and education bureaus, with the participation of 25 primary and secondary schools from across the city. A total of 1,000 students are currently receiving free training.

Children practice ice skating at a rink in Datong. [Photo/Yellow River News] 

During the training, professional ice skating coaches provide systematic guidance and instruction to the children, covering topics such as wearing basic ice skating equipment and protective gear, skating posture, footwork, and more complex skating techniques. 

The program is designed to inspire young people's interest in and passion for ice and snow sports, promote the development and popularization of ice and snow sports among youth, and inject new vitality into the ice and snow sports industry in Datong.