On December 4, a Pao-family-funded synthetic surface sports track officially opened at Minhang’s Jiao Tong University. This new landmark comes after the Pao Sui-Loong Library at Jiao Tong University’s Xuhui campus, built in 1985, and the Pao Yue-Kong Library built in 1992, also at the Minhang campus, all made possible by the generosity of the Pao family.
Named the‘Yue-Kong Pao Tracks, this sports track is situated at the centre of Jiao Tong University’s Minhang campus. Two phases of construction have been completed since 2014, resulting in a current total length of 2.6 kilometres. A third phase is currently in progress.
The tracks cross the two sides of the campus' river, allowing teachers and students to exercise and enjoy a panoramic view of the university grounds.
Sir YK Pao’s motto: "exercise persistently, use sparingly, work diligently" was a testament to his philosophy on life. Self-discipline, perseverance, diligence, a healthy mind and body, exercise as well as a healthy appetite for learning were his keys to success. YK Pao School has dedicated itself to continuing his legacy, putting this philosophy, as well as his core values of compassion, integrity and balance to practice.
