- “Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders”, that is the slogan for The 2025 World Games, reflecting Chengdu’s unique blend of tradition and modernity, the city’s relaxed lifestyle and vibrant sports culture.
"VAN" (Sports Desk - 08.08.2025) :: The opening ceremony held last night showcased this message on a whole new level last night at the Tianfu International Conference Center with a jaw-dropping display of dance, music and fireworks combined with the entry of 3928 athletes, speeches and first ever cauldron lighting ceremony.
Following the entry of top guests such as Chen Ichin, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China, Gao Zhidan, the Minister of Sport of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Chengdu 2025 Organizing Committee and IWGA president José Perurena, a dynamic gala performance by hundreds of dancers who wore colour changing gloves and shoes to create a mosaic of remarkable colours commenced the evening.
That was before the first bundle of fireworks with some producing smoke the same complexions as the Chengdu logo - yellow, red and green.
Shortly afterwards, the 114 countries walked through the Center – a new record for country participants – with China the host nation and largest contingent at The World Games (321 athletes) unsurprisingly getting the largest ovation at the end. There was even a little performance amongst the jubilation by some of their DanceSport stars.
International Olympic Committee Kirsty Coventry began the speeches in a remote recording, hailing the “legendary Chinese efficiency,” for its part in the organisation of Chengdu.
The speeches by the present Zhidan and Perurena were then read out with the latter doing it for one last time, deeply thanking China’s hospitality, volunteers and the entire workforce behind the IWGA that help bring epic events like these together.
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