Hey fam! 🎉 The 12th World Games just kicked off in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland. From August 7 to 17, this epic event is hosting 34 sports, 60 disciplines, and 256 events—featuring around 4,000 athletes from about 110 countries and regions.
Quick deets:
- 📅 Dates: Aug 7–17
- 🏋️ 34 sports & 60 disciplines
- 🏆 256 events
- 🌍 ~4,000 athletes
- 🌐 110 countries & regions
President Xi Jinping has been highlighting how sports can break barriers and boost inclusiveness. Here’s what he’s been saying:
- 🗣️ "Sports break down walls and bring people together, no matter where they come from."
- 🗣️ "Through sports, we learn from each other and foster mutual respect."
- 🗣️ "An inclusive sports culture lays the groundwork for a community with a shared future."
Get ready to ride the wave of sportsmanship and global unity! 🎉
Reference(s):
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on the importance of sports
cgtn.com
