Chengdu Universiade Achieves Youth Dreams, Overseas Online Review: "Flying towards the Sun" China | Sports | Universiade
On July 28th, the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade was held at the main stadium of Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu. This is the entry of the Chinese college student sports delegation at the opening ceremony.
On July 28th, the 31st Summer Universiade of Chengdu presented a "sunny" opening ceremony to the world, with the "Rongbao" dancing joyfully, athletes stepping on colorful Sichuan embroidery, and the "Sun God Bird" flying across time and space. Every second is not wasted, every minute is wonderful. This grand event allows the world to appreciate the dazzling brilliance of the "Pearl of Bashu", and also demonstrates the youthful power of young athletes from all over the world to achieve their dreams in Chengdu.
The Universiade is a grand event for college students, and young people are the absolute protagonists at the opening ceremony. Amidst the resounding roar of the audience, the entry of the Chinese university sports delegation was particularly eye-catching. The Chinese delegation has achieved the goal of "full event registration" at this Universiade. 411 athletes from over 100 universities in 25 provinces will compete in all 18 events, with an average age of 22.9 years old. The strength of youth will gather in Chengdu from all directions. On the stage of the Universiade, the Chinese team created one shining moment after another. This event, known as the "Little Olympics", has been closely related to China since its inception in 1959. At the first Universiade held in Turin, Italy, China sent a delegation to participate in some athletics events. Since the 9th edition in 1977, China has sent delegations to participate in all previous Universiades to date. At the Shenzhen Universiade, the Chinese team won 75 gold medals and 145 medals, reaching a new height. Afterwards, from Kazan, Russia, to Gwangju, South Korea, and then to Naples, Italy, the Chinese delegation firmly ranked in the top three in terms of gold and medal numbers. Lang Ping, Li Ning, Yao Ming, Liu Xiang, Li Na, Su Bingtian, Guo Jingjing... Many dazzling Chinese sports stars have achieved glory on this field. At the Chengdu Universiade, I believe that the dreams of more Chinese young athletes will soar high.
This grand event has made the world feel the unique charm of Chengdu, a city that once you come, you don't want to leave. It has also made the park city under the snow capped mountains and the happy Chengdu amidst the fireworks more vibrant and meaningful. By the end of 2022, Chengdu had 64100 sports venues and facilities, with over 5000 kilometers of Tianfu Greenway built and over 1700 sports facilities implanted. Over 6000 national fitness activities were held throughout the year. Basketball, tennis, skateboarding, cycling, frisbee, street dance... With the increasing number of fitness venues, the fitness craze is surging in the streets and alleys of Chengdu. This is a vivid portrayal of implementing the national strategy of national fitness and promoting the construction of a healthy China. At the same time, it conveys the spirit and power of national participation in the Universiade, support for the Universiade, and support for the Universiade, showcasing to the world the youthful and vibrant image of a Chinese city.
This exciting opening ceremony gives the world reason to believe that the Chengdu Universiade will become an international sports event with Chinese characteristics, contemporary atmosphere, and youthful charm, setting a new benchmark for the Universiade. The Chengdu Universiade Museum recently grandly opened, becoming the first Universiade themed museum in the history of the world to be opened to the public before the opening of the Universiade. The spirit of Universiade sports shines here. Officials from the International Federation of Grand Historians once made a special trip to visit the museum and praised it as an "outstanding heritage of the Universiade", laying the important position of the Chengdu Universiade in the history of the World Universiade. Volunteers and scientific and technological innovation personnel of the Universiade are surging with their youthful energy outside the arena, safeguarding the brilliant Chengdu Universiade. The Universiade venues filled with "black technology" will also open the "door to benefiting the people" after the competition, becoming a precious legacy of the Universiade. Emiliano Ochia, President of the Argentine University Sports Federation, said that China is one of the countries with the highest level of tournament hosting in the world, with high-quality infrastructure such as sports venues and enthusiastic and professional event volunteers. The Chengdu Universiade will bring new surprises to the world.
The core element of "sunshine" that runs through the entire opening ceremony, from the countdown of "praising the sunshine" to the ending of "gathering under the sunshine", reflects the brilliant smile of every Universiade athlete. As sung by the official theme song "Achieving Dreams" at the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade, "Towards the direction of light, every wish can grow, every smile can be shared, and we can fly towards the sun."
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