In a vibrant kickoff for the 2025 World Games torch relay, the flame lit up the Chinese mainland's southwestern Sichuan Province on Saturday.
The journey began with a ceremony at the Sanxingdui Museum in Deyang City, where rhythmic gymnast Huang Zhangjiayang, fresh off her historic win with the group all-around gold medal in Paris in 2024, ignited the flame.
Over the coming days, this symbolic torch will wind its way through three major Sichuan hubs:
- Chengdu 4 the provincial capital known for its fiery cuisine and ancient teahouses
- Deyang 4 home to the Sanxingdui Museum and epicenter of early Bronze Age civilization
- Meishan 4 a city steeped in cultural heritage and scenic river valleys
For young athletes, entrepreneurs and travelers alike, the relay is more than a prelude to sport: it's a celebration of cultural exchange, local pride and the global spirit that powers the World Games.
Stay tuned as the flame rolls on, lighting up small towns and big stages alike on its path to the 2025 opening ceremony.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
