The largest transformation in 30 years! Journalist visits the venue of the Universiade, Sichuan Provincial Sports Center → Sports Center | Venue | Universiade
The 31st Summer Universiade will be held in Chengdu from July 28th to August 8th. The Sichuan Provincial Sports Center is one of the basketball competition venues for this year's Universiade.
The Sichuan Provincial Sports Center, with a construction area of approximately 24900 square meters, is located in Wuhou District, Chengdu City. It was completed and put into use in 1989. In preparation for the arrival of the Chengdu Universiade, the Sichuan Provincial Sports Center underwent the largest upgrade and renovation in over 30 years to meet the requirements of the Universiade venues.
During the upgrade and renovation process, the basketball and badminton halls around the venue are still open to the public.
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In addition, a table tennis and badminton court has been specially set up in the outdoor square for free use by the public. The Universiade benefits the people, opens up venues, and allows more people to enjoy the benefits of the Universiade venues.
The Sichuan Provincial Sports Center used to be the "number one modern sports venue in Southwest China", but as a basketball competition venue for the Chengdu Universiade, its renovation faced problems such as high construction difficulty and tight construction schedule.
Xu Guang, Deputy Media Manager of the Basketball Stadium Center of Sichuan Provincial Sports Center: The old venues actually have many old problems, and this Universiade has also helped us solve many practical problems. The large screen has been updated to a high-definition LED screen, and the irregular colored seats are designed to reduce visual fatigue for athletes on the field during competitions and better showcase their competitive skills.
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In addition, by implanting low-carbon intelligent technology and establishing advanced lighting control systems, HVAC equipment, automatic fire sprinkler systems and other modern facilities, the venue's functions have been iteratively upgraded, ultimately meeting the conditions for hosting international competitions.
The renovated venue facilities will be fully equipped, and more attention will be paid to sustainable utilization after the competition and the demand for national fitness. It is reported that during the preparation period for the Chengdu Universiade, the Sichuan Provincial Sports Center will open outdoor venues to citizens for free from 6am to 10pm every day.
Since last year, multiple Universiade venues have joined the ranks of benefiting the people through low prices or free access to the public. After the Chengdu Universiade, more venues will be opened to the public, allowing sports enthusiasts to enjoy high-level venues.
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