Data map: Aerial photography of the main venue of the Chengdu Universiade. Photo by Zhang Lang, reporter of China News Agency

Beijing, April 4 (Zhongxin Net) -- A grand meeting of youth arrived as scheduled on July 19, and today, there are 7 days left before the opening of this grand event -- on April 28, the 4st Summer Universiade (hereinafter referred to as the Chengdu Universiade) ushered in a countdown of 19 days. Since the end of 100, after more than a thousand days and nights of meticulous preparation, the World Universiade has steadily entered the final countdown of "Chengdu time".

"Chengdu Achieves Dreams", this is a sincere invitation from this city with a history of more than 2000,<> years to the world. As the Universiade draws closer, preparations enter the final sprint. The "Land of Heaven" is opening its arms and preparing to welcome visitors from all directions.

Data map: The picture shows the site of the establishment of the landmark of the special lane of the Chengdu Universiade. Photo by China News Agency reporter An Yuan

The Universiade dividend is shared by the whole people

In 2019, the flag of the International Federation for Sports was transferred from Naples to Chengdu, officially announcing that the Universiade entered the "Chengdu time". In the past four years, from the construction of venues to the organization of events, from service guarantee to urban improvement, the preparations for the Chengdu Universiade have yielded fruitful results.

Overlooking Dong'an Lake Sports Park from Chengdu at night, the core venue of the Universiade, "One Three Halls", is like four pearls, dotted along Checheng Avenue. Among them, the main stadium uses a large number of steel components to create a "flying saucer" shape full of science and technology. The sun god bird pattern on the roof of the Zhengyuan Stadium integrates the characteristics of ancient Shu culture, realizing the organic combination of tradition and modernity. The "Three Halls" are three square buildings connected to the main stadium by a large platform, which also echoes the concepts of "round place" and "harmonious coexistence" in traditional culture.

In preparation for the Universiade, Chengdu built 13 new venues and renovated 36 venues. All new construction and alteration work was fully completed in April 2021. It is reported that the Chengdu Universiade Benefiting the People Action has been fully launched in 4, "venues benefiting the people, sports benefiting the people, culture benefiting the people, and the environment benefiting the people", and a number of measures to benefit the people go hand in hand to continuously improve citizens' sense of happiness, acquisition and security.

At present, many Universiade venues have been opened to the public free of charge. Dong'an Lake Sports Park, Phoenix Mountain Sports Park, High-tech Sports Center, Shuangliu Sports Center, Sichuan International Tennis Center, Modern Pentathlon Center, etc., have become sports spots for citizens to compete for check-in.

Infographic: The picture shows staff busy in the multi-functional gymnasium of Dong'an Lake Sports Park. Photo by Zhang Lang, reporter of China News Agency

Go green and hold low-carbon competitions

In April 2022, the Executive Committee of the Chengdu Universiade released a special action plan for the green and low-carbon hosting of the Games, which sorted out 4 key tasks in five aspects: energy, venues, transportation, operation and participation, aiming to achieve the goal of "carbon neutrality" through a series of measures and make the Chengdu Universiade a green and low-carbon sports event.

Adhering to the concept of green and low-carbon, a large number of environmentally friendly high-tech has been applied to the process of new construction and reconstruction of venues, the new venues have reached the two-star standard of green buildings, more than 70% of the venues are the renovation and upgrading of existing buildings, green energy-saving measures have been vigorously promoted, and 49 venues can achieve long-term sustainable use after the game.

In addition to the construction of venues, energy-saving transportation and green travel are also bright spots of the Chengdu Universiade. During the event, all new energy vehicles will be used to achieve traffic guarantee, and the proportion of green travel in the central urban area and each competition area will also reach 70%. On the one hand, this green and low-carbon transportation solution will promote the accelerated development of Chengdu's new energy industry, and on the other hand, it will also be widely used in Chengdu's traffic governance, promoting the green transformation of Chengdu's economic and social development.

Data map: The lit Chengdu Universiade tinder pot. Photo by Zhang Lang

Run a happy city

Taking the Universiade as an opportunity, Chengdu is also committed to building a "world sports city" to deeply integrate sports into people's daily lives.

In addition to this year's Universiade, Chengdu will also host international events such as the Badminton Tangyou Cup and the World Games. In terms of national fitness, Chengdu focused on building a "2020-minute fitness circle" as early as 15, turning the "leftovers" of urban space into the "golden horn and silver edge" of national fitness.

The "benefits" brought to Chengdu by the Universiade do not stop there. In 2021, the total scale of Chengdu's sports industry reached 925.2022 billion yuan, and it was selected as the first batch of national sports consumption pilot cities. In 2021, the Chengdu Municipal Sports Bureau issued the "Chengdu National Fitness Implementation Plan (2025-2025)", which plans to promote the development of the leisure sports industry by shaping a new trend of national sports and healthy life by 1500, driving the total scale of Chengdu's sports industry to exceed <> billion yuan.

A sporting event that elevates a city. From the appearance of the city to the infrastructure and transportation, to the economic growth rate, citizens are experiencing the changes that the Universiade will bring to the city.

In 100 days, guests from all over the world will gather in Rongcheng. As sung in the theme promotion song "Millennium Covenant": "Let us go to the Millennium Covenant together, all blessings shine for you, and different languages have the same wish." ”

This summer, welcome to Chengdu. (End)