[Explanation] On March 18, at a press conference held by the Ministry of Education, Liu Xuguang, deputy mayor of Chengdu, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee, said that the 31st Summer Universiade will be held on June 26. It will be held in Chengdu on July 7. At present, all venues have the conditions to host the competition.
[Concurrent] Liu Xuguang, Deputy Mayor of Chengdu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee
Last year, taking into account the global epidemic situation and other factors, the Chengdu Universiade was postponed to this year from June 26 to July 7.
We have prepared international-level event venues. All 49 event venues were completed in April last year, of which 36 venues were upgraded from existing venues.
At present, all venues have the conditions to host the competition.
[Explanation] Liu Xuguang introduced that Chengdu has Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Mountain, Jinsha Site, Wuhou Temple, Du Fu Thatched Cottage and other historical sites. Relying on these cultural resources, around the theme of "joining hands and creating a better future", during the Universiade, a variety of colorful events will be held. Online and offline communication activities.
[Concurrent] Liu Xuguang, Deputy Mayor of Chengdu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee
In the Universiade Village, we will hold the "China Chengdu Park City Theme Art Exhibition", and carry out cultural display and experience activities such as Sichuan Opera, Shu embroidery, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage, Chinese calligraphy, and Chinese traditional costumes.
We also set up digital display and experience activities such as smart fitness cabins, giant panda XR co-productions, and VR/AR sports games.
We hope that during the event, these activities will allow young people from all over the world to experience the Chinese style and the charm of Bashu.
[Explanation] Talking about how to do a good job in epidemic prevention and control during the Universiade, Liu Xuguang said that he will implement strict closed-loop management with reference to some good practices in major international events held recently.
[Concurrent] Liu Xuguang, Deputy Mayor of Chengdu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee
We have a basic requirement for athletes from the Universiade Village to leave the village, that is, if it is not safe to leave the village, they should be tested every day. Only when the nucleic acid test is negative the next morning will they be allowed to take special transportation to various venues and participate in the competition according to the arrangement of the competition. , get out of the village gate.
After the game is over, we will use special means of transportation to send relevant personnel gifts out of the country in time.
The personnel participating in the event in China, including the staff and volunteers in the closed loop, will be able to return to their normal jobs after centralized isolation as required after the Universiade.
Reporter Liu Xuanting reports from Beijing
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]