Get ready to cheer, sports fans! Team China has chosen badminton ace Cui Hechen and 3×3 basketball standout Liu Bei as flag bearers for the 2025 Summer World University Games opening ceremony in Germany 🇩🇪. This dynamic duo will lead the Chinese delegation at the July 16-27 event, marking their first Universiade appearances.
Cui, a student at Hunan Normal University, called the honor "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" 🌟. "I want to grow stronger through this experience and make friends with students worldwide," he told reporters, racket in hand.
Meanwhile, Huazhong University’s Liu Bei is shooting for gold 🏅: "I’m excited to represent Chinese youth spirit. My goal? Bringing home that championship!" The basketball star emphasized her mission to showcase China’s collegiate athletic talent.
With 14 sports and 90 events on the schedule, over 10,000 student-athletes from 150+ countries will compete in this ultimate #CampusOlympics. Will you be watching? 📺
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Team China announce flag bearers for 2025 Universiade opening ceremony
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