Jose Perurena, President of the International World Games Association, just dropped a major verdict: Chengdu’s 2023 World Games are the best in history! 🏆 In an exclusive chat with CGTN, the sports chief praised the city’s 'spectacular' execution, calling it a 'gift' to the global sports community.
💡 Why it matters: The World Games spotlight sports not yet in the Olympics—think skateboarding, climbing, and dragon boat racing. Chengdu’s bold move to host the Opening Ceremony outside a stadium? Pure 🔥. 'It turned logistical nightmares into magic,' Perurena said.
Next-Level Innovation
From gender equality wins (15 more women competed than men! 👏) to 'baby rooms' for athlete moms, Chengdu smashed expectations. 'No first- or second-class athletes here—only excellence,' Perurena emphasized.
Youth Meets Tradition
Skate parks met dragon boats 🛶 as the Games blended modern thrills with cultural heritage. 'Dragon boat racing will be a standout,' Perurena predicted, nodding to its deep roots in China.
As he steps down after this career-high moment, Perurena leaves a legacy: 'Every athlete deserves Olympic-level conditions.' Chengdu? It’s now a blueprint for future hosts. 🌍✨
