Hold onto your hats, global sports fans! Chengdu is gearing up to host the 12th World Games in 2025—and the buzz is already electric. 🌍⚡ IWGA President Jose Perurena praised the city’s preparations at a press conference, calling them "beyond expectations" and hinting at a "history-making" event ahead. 🎤✨
Culture Meets Competition
The Opening Ceremony on Thursday night promises to blend Chengdu’s rich cultural identity with the fiery energy of global sports. Xu Xingguo, a key organizer, teased a showcase of "Bashu charm"—think vibrant traditions meeting futuristic flair. 🐉🌆
Breaking Boundaries
Chinese breaker Liu Qingyi, fresh off her Paris 2024 Olympic bronze, is ready to crush it again. "I’m here to push my limits," she said, proving that Chengdu’s Games will be a stage for next-level athletic drama. 💥🕶️
By the Numbers
With 256 medal events across 34 sports—from dance sport to drone racing—and nearly 4,000 athletes from 116 countries and regions, this is *the* summer spectacle (Aug 7–17) you won’t want to miss. 🚀📊
