World Focus on the Universiade | Secretary General of the International Sports Federation: Using Tournaments as a Medium to Promote World Youth Exchange and Mutual Learning at the Chengdu Universiade | Chengdu | Universiade
"I believe that people from all countries have been delighted to come to Chengdu in the past few days. Here, one can feel the warm hospitality and rich and colorful Chinese culture of the Chinese people." Recently, Eric Senchao, Secretary General of the International University of Sports Federation, gave an interview to the media at the main media center of the Chengdu Universiade. When asked about the exchanges and development that the Chengdu Universiade has brought to the world's youth, he said.
Mori Chao stated that for young people from all over the world participating in the Universiade, sports are a part of their career. Of course, they want to perform well in competitive fields, but their primary task is still to "discover another country.". "Cultural exchange is equally important. When you see athletes walking on the streets like movie stars, communicating and taking photos with Chengdu citizens, there is no pressure from competitions. It's just a gathering of young people, which feels great." Sen Chao said, "The Chengdu Universiade provides a great platform for them to enjoy and share Chinese culture.".
"The Tokyo Olympics and Beijing Winter Olympics are held in a closed loop, and this time, if you walk on the streets of Chengdu, you will see many college students enjoying the life in this city." Mori Chao said that in the future, Chengdu will undoubtedly become a key participant in China's development. "In terms of education, there are many universities in Chengdu. In addition, there is a Universiade Museum that will always exist. I believe that the younger generation will be grateful to come here to study and work, and I see a bright future for the younger generation in Chengdu."
In Sen Chao's view, besides promoting youth exchange and mutual learning around the world, the high-level events on the arena and the enthusiastic service of nearly 20000 volunteers at the Chengdu Universiade also left a deep impression on him. "The final of the badminton team event is one of the most exciting finals I have ever seen in my life. The quality of the competition is very good and impressive," said Sen Chao excitedly, which was also one of his best experiences at the Chengdu Universiade.
For the volunteers active in various competition venues and service centers, Sen Chao stated that their services have made important contributions to the successful hosting of this event. "Whether in hotels or venues, they are all so beautiful, kind, and polite when I see them. The Chengdu Universiade highly respects every volunteer and values their dignity and value. In Chengdu, everything is well organized, and the needs of volunteers are valued and fulfilled," said Sen Chao.
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