Olympics inspire China to launch sport-for-all drive

Chinese people will have greater access to sports facilities thanks to the National Fitness Regulations released by the State Council on Sunday.

Signed by Premier Wen Jiabao on Aug 30, the regulations come into effect on Oct 1.

As written in the regulations, "citizens are entitled to attend fitness-building activities according to law" while the setting up of fitness-building facilities and a survey of sports activities among citizens are listed as obligations for all levels of government.