Chengdu is set to light up the 12th World Games with a groundbreaking torch relay, a first in the event’s 40-year history. Starting on July 26, the flame will wind its way through three cities in Sichuan Province—Chengdu, Deyang and Meishan—bringing communities together in a shared celebration of sport and culture.
This bespoke relay system features a torch base, fire-sampling sticks, flame basin, fire gatherer, flame lamp and custom packaging. Each element is infused with artifacts from the Baodun, Sanxingdui and Jinsha periods, weaving a vivid tapestry of the Chengdu Plain’s rich heritage. As runners carry the flame across city squares and scenic routes, they will trace a path that bridges millennia of local history.
For young global citizens and sports fans alike, this relay is more than ceremonial. It shines a light on sustainable event design, community engagement and the power of sports to connect cultures. As the flame journeys into August, it sets the stage for a Games that promise innovation on and off the field.
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Chengdu to host historic first torch relay for 12th World Games
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