China News Service, Chengdu, March 9 (Reporter He Shaoqing) The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Executive Committee meeting was held in Chengdu from the 8th to the 12th.
On the morning of the 9th, the International Sports Journalists Association awarded Chengdu the title of "International Sports Journalists Association's Best Cooperation City".
On the morning of the 9th, the International Sports Journalists Association awarded Chengdu the title of "International Sports Journalists Association's Best Cooperation City".
Photo courtesy of Cheng Xuan
It is understood that the International Sports Journalists Association is the most influential and highest-level international sports media professional organization in the world.
This year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the International Sports Journalists Association.
Following last year's Chengdu Universiade, the world's outstanding sports media people once again gathered in Chengdu, which has a profound impact on promoting China's sports culture and foreign exchanges and promoting the development of sports.
Gao Chao, director of the Publicity Department of the State Sports General Administration, chairman of the China Sports Journalists Association, and executive member of the International Sports Journalists Association, said that for a long time, the vigorous development of China's sports industry has received sincere help from the international community.
Among them, the International Sports Journalists Association played an important role.
Hosting this conference is another testimony of the profound friendship between the International Sports Journalists Association and the China Sports Journalists Association. It is another practice of the International Sports Journalists Association and Chengdu to deepen cooperation after the Chengdu Universiade.
During the meeting, the International Sports Journalists Association awarded Chengdu the honorary title of "International Sports Journalists Association's Best Cooperation City" and signed a memorandum of understanding, which means that the two sides will have more cooperation possibilities in the future.
Regarding the awarding of the title of "Best Cooperation City of the International Sports Journalists Association" to Chengdu, Camenzoli, Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Sports Journalists Association and Chairman of the European Branch, said that the International Sports Journalists Association is very happy and happy to bestow such an award and title on Chengdu.
Joseph Lange, Secretary General of the Austrian Sports Media Association, checked into a gym in Chengdu early yesterday morning, which left a deep impression on him as his first experience in Chengdu.
"I know the citizens of Chengdu are very friendly and there are many modern sports venues here. I am also looking forward to the World Games held here next year."
In recent years, Chengdu has successfully hosted the World Table Tennis Championships, the Universiade, and the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. It has also actively prepared for major international events such as the Thomas and Uber Cup, the World Games, and the World Gymnastics Championships, basically achieving "big competitions every year."
Prior to being awarded the "AIPS Best Partner City" this time, Chengdu has won awards such as "Golden Host City" and "Outstanding Contribution City" awarded by FIBA, International Tennis Federation, ITTF and other international sports organizations. The Federation Headquarters, World Curling Tour Asia-Pacific Headquarters, WTT World Table Tennis Federation International Youth Training Center, etc. have settled in Chengdu.
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