Chengdu's Tianfu Eaves stadium buzzed with energy as the 2025 World Games officially kicked off on the Chinese mainland.
More than 10,000 participants and fans cheered as Chinese State Councillor Shen Yiqin joined IWGA President Jose Perurena and IOC Executive Board Member Li Lingwei to raise the curtain on this multi-sport spectacular.
For the first time on the Chinese mainland, this global celebration of non-Olympic competitions offers a platform for up-and-coming sports and athletes to shine.
The ceremony reached its dramatic high point when waterskiers Xu Lu and Alu Xiaobo carried the flame together, setting the main cauldron ablaze in a symbolic torch-lighting moment.
Over the next week, expect thrilling displays across diverse disciplines—united by a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of sport.
As Chengdu takes center stage, the 2025 World Games promise fresh stories, emerging talents, and a celebration of global unity through sport.
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Opening Ceremony officially gets 2025 World Games underway in Chengdu
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