Focus Interview: Coming to Chengdu to See the Appearance of Youth Director | College Student | Chengdu
CCTV News: On the evening of July 28th, the 31st World University Summer Games officially opened in Chengdu. The World University Games are hosted by the International University Sports Federation, including the "Summer Games" and "Winter Games", and are held every two years. They are only open to college students and those who have graduated for no more than 2 years and are aged 17-28. The Universiade attracted 6500 athletes from 113 countries and regions worldwide, making it the largest number of participants in the history of the Universiade. This is also the first time Chengdu has hosted an international level large-scale sports event. This morning, Chinese team player Cao Maoyuan won the first gold medal in the martial arts event Nanquan at this year's Universiade.
On the banks of Dong'an Lake in Chengdu, the magnified 2.7 million times "Sun God Bird" shines brightly under the night sky. The golden pattern of "Sun God Bird" is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage, representing the ancient Shu civilization and Tianfu culture, as well as the urban image of Chengdu. Under the circular dome of the "Sun God Bird", the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade for World University Students bloomed brilliantly.
The form and selection of ignition have always been the biggest highlight of the opening ceremony of each large-scale sports meet. The simultaneous ignition of 31 torchbearers at the Chengdu Universiade also echoes the number of sessions of the 31st Universiade.
The flame and fireworks complement each other, illuminating the summer nights of Chengdu and igniting the youthful years of young people. These 31 torchbearers come from all over the world and from various industries. Among them are not only athletes, but also the first secretary stationed in the village and foreign students. They not only convey the sports spirit of the Universiade, but also demonstrate the youthful vitality of young dream chasers running towards the light and pursuing their dreams.
Chen Weiya, the chief director of the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, said, "We have put in a lot of effort in choosing the torchbearer. Since there is a certain connection between young people and the sun during the sunny opening ceremony, who is closest to the sun? Naturally, we think of Ye Guangfu, an astronaut from Chengdu, Sichuan."
Sunshine symbolizes passion and vitality, embodies tolerance and hope, and is a common aspiration of people all over the world. The divine bird circling around the sun expresses the spiritual pursuit of Chinese ancestors who yearned for the sun and admired light, while also reflecting a strong "Bashu charm" and "Chinese style".
The cultural performance at the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade was only 15 minutes long, which is also the shortest opening ceremony cultural performance directed by director Chen Weiya. How to integrate important elements such as the youth and vitality of college students, the culture and temperament of Chengdu, and the struggle and friendship of sports in just 15 minutes has also made the director team put in a lot of effort.
At the entrance of the opening ceremony, athletes walk a "splendid path" under their feet. The colorful silk thread produced by projection flows onto the ground, with over 300 circular lines covering the entire stadium runway.
Chen Weiya said, "We have integrated the concept of Sichuan Sichuan brocade into the entrance ceremony. In the video, the embroiderers began to embroider continuously, and the athletes drew colorful lines, symbolizing that the athletes had a bright future ahead of them. The most important thing we want to express is different from before, it is youth, sunshine, vitality, and dreams."
The mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, "Bing Dwen Dwen", became popular and won countless fans all over the world. This time, the mascot of the Chengdu Universiade, "Rongbao", took over the "Bing Dwen Dwen" to call his hometown. At the opening ceremony, the 31 adorable and vivid giant pandas "Rongbao" also left a deep impression on people.
At international large-scale comprehensive sports events, the opening ceremony is considered the most representative display of the host country's culture. In the performance of "The Light of Youth", the young envoy of heaven and earth gazes far and wide, crossing thousands of years, searching up and down with vigorous vitality, flying towards the light. In addition to the youthful light of "chasing dreams day by day", there is also the friendship light of "the moon on the sea, sharing this moment with the ends of the earth", as well as the struggle light of "the star of tomorrow" and "physical and mental excellence". The poetry and romance of Chinese people have been appreciated by the world due to an international event.
The Universiade is not only a stage for athletes to showcase their youth and pursue their dreams, but also an excellent platform for young people to communicate and exchange ideas. The Chengdu Universiade is the first time in the history of the Universiade that athlete villages have been set up on university campuses. On the one hand, universities in Chengdu can continue to utilize newly built facilities after the competition, and on the other hand, it also allows college athletes from all over the world to experience the feeling of home.
Li Mingwei, Executive Deputy Village Chief of the Universiade Village at the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, said, "Ensuring work in the Universiade Village is the most important. This guarantee includes housing, food, and access to event information. It allows athletes to rest and live well in the Universiade Village, and better fight on the field. The volunteers are all college students, and through selecting the best, their professional abilities and basic qualities are very high, which more reflects the spiritual style of Chinese youth."
In addition to basic guarantees such as food, accommodation, and training, the Dayun Village also prepares rich cultural exchanges and leisure activities for athletes. The commercial street full of Chinese elements and Bashu characteristics is the favorite spot for athletes to check in. While bringing special gifts to family and friends, you can also experience traditional Chinese medicine massage and Hanfu dressing. The exhibition of traditional Chinese culture and VR interactive gaming experience allow athletes to experience the unique charm of the Universiade through the fusion of tradition and modernity. With the official opening of the Universiade, the Universiade Village will also launch more cultural exchange activities such as themed evening parties, intangible cultural heritage skills experiences, and visits to giant panda bases, leaving beautiful memories for young people from all over the world.
The Universiade is not only a grand event for athletes from around the world, but also brings a strong sports atmosphere to the local residents of Chengdu. During the Universiade, the Universiade theme park located in the Guixi Ecological Park in Chengdu provides visitors with cultural performances and event experiences every day. Tourists can not only experience the events of the Universiade, but also receive on-site guidance from professional athletes.
This Universiade is the first time Chengdu has hosted a global comprehensive sports event. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the event and minimize the impact on the normal lives of citizens, the organizing committee and various municipal departments have made comprehensive preparations and plans.
The smart city management system that Chengdu has been striving to build in recent years utilizes digital technology to empower urban governance, making the entire city operate more smoothly. During the Universiade, it has transformed into a real-time command system during the competition. Through real-time information exchange between the event side and the city side, it helps the command center to carry out more reasonable, scientific, and efficient command and dispatch, safeguarding the Universiade.
On the event side, real-time images of all venues have become the "eyes" and "ears" of the command center. In case of emergencies, the video call system allows each venue to contact the staff of the command center in a timely manner. The command center combines various information to make timely judgments, and then commands the venue to respond or directly intervene in handling the situation; The summary of various information on the urban side enables the command center to allocate various resources more scientifically and reasonably.
From the opening on July 28th to the closing on August 8th, the competition events of the Chengdu Universiade will generate 269 gold medals in 18 major events. The spirit of hard work and youthful demeanor of college athletes will also be spread worldwide through the broadcasting and reporting of the events.
Taking over the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chengdu Universiade opened up an encounter between national style and sports with an innovative attitude. This is not only a grand event for athletes to achieve new success, but also an opportunity for young people from various countries to understand Chengdu, get in touch with Bashu culture, and learn about Chinese civilization. On the greenway, citizens sweat profusely and run to their heart's content; In the teahouse, everyone is enjoying tea and searching for fragrance, and the Dragon Gate Formation is lively; In the night of Jinjiang, the shadows of the lamps are hazy, and the sound of oars is gurgling; On the streets and alleys, there is delicious fragrance, lively singing and dancing; In Taikoo, people are bustling and ten miles are bustling; Xinglong Lake is bustling with footsteps and thriving industries... Immersed in the splendid Bashu culture, visitors from all walks of life will see a Chengdu full of human fireworks and vibrant vitality, witness the ancient and unique beauty of the East, and also witness the thriving development atmosphere. Chengdu achieves its dreams, and youth sets sail with dreams. We look forward to athletes working hard and surpassing themselves on the field of the Universiade.
