Beyond the Arena: World Games Athletes Dive into Chinese Culture in Chengdu
World Games athletes in Chengdu explore Chinese culture through names, calligraphy, traditional crafts, and Hanfu in the Athletes’ Village.
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World Games athletes in Chengdu explore Chinese culture through names, calligraphy, traditional crafts, and Hanfu in the Athletes’ Village.
Xu Lu overcame injury and lit the cauldron in Chengdu, then soared to gold in women’s wakeboard freestyle, outpacing Italy’s Alice Virag and Argentina’s Eugenia De Armas.
The 12th World Games kicked off in Chengdu with the theme song ‘Countless Wonders’, echoing the motto ‘Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders’ at a spectacular opening.
Join CGTN reporter Wang Tao on Chengdu streets as locals and visitors lock arms in a spontaneous tug-of-war, capturing citywide excitement for The World Games.
Chengdu’s Tianfu Eaves stadium buzzed as the 2025 World Games made its debut on the Chinese mainland, with 10,000 cheering fans and a torch-lighting by Xu Lu and Alu Xiaobo.
The 12th World Games opened in Chengdu on August 7, 2025 with the theme ‘Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders’, showcasing a dazzling fusion of culture, fashion and technology.
Chinese State Councillor Shen Yiqin opened the 12th World Games in Chengdu, the first on the Chinese mainland. A torch relay at Sanxingdui Museum kicked off this showcase of non-Olympic sports.
Chengdu’s Tianfu International Convention Center hosted a final full-scale rehearsal for the 2025 World Games opening ceremony, with gold medalist flag bearers and optimized effects.
Discover the Wuhou Shrine Museum in Chengdu and dive into the Three Kingdoms era with immersive exhibits and global insights.
Get a sneak peek at Chengdu beauty, culture and energy in “The Boundless Chengdu” video as the city gears up to welcome the upcoming World Games.