As the 2025 Chengdu World Games wrap up, athletes are trading their gear for market bags! 🎒 Two Irish racquetball stars, Jonathon O’Keeney and Aisling Marie Hickey, teamed up with local journalist Zhang Chenmeng to explore Chengdu’s iconic Yulin Market. Their mission? Hunt for must-try bites and must-have souvenirs!
🔥 The highlight? A fiery bowl of Bo Bo Ji – Sichuan’s legendary spicy chicken skewers. Imagine tender meat, crunchy veggies, and black fungus swimming in a tongue-tingling broth. "It’s like a flavor explosion!" Hickey laughed, while O’Keeney joked about needing "a gallon of milk" afterward.
And what’s a Chengdu trip without pandas? 🐼 Hickey finally scored her dream plushie: a cuddly black-and-white buddy to take home. "This beats any medal!" she grinned. From chili highs to panda love, these athletes proved adventure is the best post-game ritual. 🌍✨
