With the Chengdu FISU World University Games at their halfway mark, athletes aren't just breaking records—they're breaking bread and sharing stories under the city's neon-lit sky 🌆. CGTN reporters Xu Xinchen and Wang Mengjie dove into the after-hours scene at the athletes' village, where competitors from Azerbaijan, Germany, and the US revealed what makes this summer event unforgettable.
🇺🇸 'Chengdu’s energy is like a TikTok trend—you can’t escape it!' laughed a US basketball player, while a German swimmer praised the 'next-level' hospitality 🏊♂️. From spicy hotpot challenges to late-night karaoke sessions, the village is buzzing with cultural mashups and camaraderie. 'It’s not just medals—it’s memories,' said an Azerbaijani gymnast 🎶.
As the Games continue, follow how sports and city life collide in Chengdu—where every sunset brings new connections 🤝✨.
