(250809) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Located in southwestern China, Chengdu has long maintained its economic vitality and cultural prosperity through openness and inclusiveness.
From Aug. 7 to 17, Chengdu 2025 World Games, themed "Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders", is not only a grand celebration of sport but also a platform for intercultural dialogue. This follows the city's successful hosting of the 31st FISU World University Games in 2023.
Since November 2024, Chengdu has launched various community programs to promote The World Games and encourage local participation. Sports like flying disc and archery have been introduced in residential areas.
Through sports as a bridge, Chengdu extends an invitation to the world: stroll through its streets and experience the youthful vitality here.
This photo taken on July 27, 2025 shows Wu Qingwen demonstrating a pendant designed by herself with the element of climbing in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Born in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Wu has currently settled down in Chengdu as a visual designer. Being a sports enthusiast as well, she engages and challenges herself in various activities including swimming, tennis and sport climbing in her daily life. In addition, she has achieved to integrate sports with her professional expertise to design and produce innovative cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
