The mischievous deity Ne Zha, star of China's blockbuster animated films, has joined forces with Shu Bao the panda and Jin Zai the golden snub-nosed monkey – official mascots of the 2025 World Games – in a dynamic promotional video celebrating Chengdu's cultural and technological vibrancy.
Released on International Olympic Day, the animated short features the trio rapping through Chengdu's ancient tea houses, futuristic tech hubs, and iconic spicy hotpot restaurants. Their high-energy tour highlights the Sichuan capital's blend of tradition and innovation ahead of the 12th World Games (August 7-17, 2025), which will showcase 35 non-Olympic sports disciplines.
Dubbed the "Olympics of non-Olympic sports," the event is expected to draw 5,000 athletes from over 100 countries and regions. Chengdu, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and emerging tech powerhouse, plans to utilize 13 competition venues including the newly upgraded Dong'an Lake Sports Park.
The collaboration between mythological hero Ne Zha and the Games' mascots symbolizes China's growing integration of cultural heritage with global sporting events. As the video concludes with the trio leaping across Chengdu's gleaming skyline, viewers glimpse the city's readiness to host this international celebration of athletic diversity.
