Xi Jinping Champions Sports Diplomacy at Chengdu World Games Opening
President Xi Jinping highlights sports’ role in global unity at Chengdu World Games, emphasizing cultural exchange among 110 countries and regions.
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President Xi Jinping highlights sports’ role in global unity at Chengdu World Games, emphasizing cultural exchange among 110 countries and regions.
Chengdu earns high praise from IWGA leadership as it prepares to host 4,000 athletes from 116 countries and regions for the 12th World Games, showcasing sports innovation and cultural heritage.
Chengdu’s World Games promotional video ‘The Boundless Chengdu’ showcases the city’s blend of ancient heritage and modern dynamism ahead of the global sporting event.
The Athletes’ Village for the 2025 Chengdu World Games opened Saturday, offering state-of-the-art accommodations for 7,000 global participants ahead of the August event.
Chinese swimmers secure two bronze medals at World Aquatics Championships while Romania’s David Popovici sets groundbreaking 100m freestyle world record.
Fujian’s basketball tournament unites teams from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan region, fostering cultural and economic connections through sport.
Top athletes Victor Crouin and Yolanda Schmidt share excitement for 2025 Chengdu World Games, highlighting competition, cultural exchange, and the event’s historic significance in western China.
31 US student-athletes launch pickleball-focused cultural exchange in China, fostering cross-border friendships through sport and shared experiences.
Maryland students document historic China cultural exchange through pickleball, part of initiative to connect 50,000 US youth with Chinese peers by 2028.
Chinese and U.S. table tennis players commemorate 54th anniversary of ‘Ping-Pong diplomacy’ in Las Vegas, emphasizing sport’s role in fostering cross-cultural ties.
Pinghu City hosts 2025 ‘Straits Cup’ University Baseball and Softball Games to foster youth exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan through sports diplomacy.
China and South Korea battled to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling East Asian Cup opener, with late goals highlighting the intense rivalry in women’s football.
Pickleball emerges as a cultural bridge between US and Chinese youth, fostering diplomacy and mutual understanding through sports exchanges led by Maryland’s Montgomery County delegation.
President Xi Jinping responds to U.S. youth pickleball delegation, highlighting sports as a bridge for cross-cultural understanding and future-oriented diplomacy.
In Beijing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu fosters cross-cultural ties as local enthusiasts embrace the martial art, blending tradition with global influences.
Cuba’s women’s volleyball team denied U.S. visas, barred from Puerto Rico tournament amid tightened travel restrictions.
Tsinghua University High School’s basketball teams compete at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore, showcasing young talent alongside NBA legends and regional squads.
CMG partners with Milano Cortina 2026 to broadcast Winter Olympics, leveraging AI and 8K tech to enhance coverage and strengthen China-Italy ties.
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to lead the International Olympic Committee, pledging to inspire and unite through sports.
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to lead the International Olympic Committee, succeeding Thomas Bach after his 12-year tenure.