With the slogan Chengdu Makes Dreams Come True, the 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games Summer, or the Summer Universiade, which was postponed twice due to COVID-19 concerns, took place from July 28 to August 8 in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province.
“We should bring together young people from around the world to promote world peace and development with the power of youth. While the key to state-to-state relations lies in close bonds between peoples, efforts to this end must start from the youth,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said on July 28 while hosting a banquet to welcome guests attending the opening ceremony of the FISU Games. “The younger generations, motivated by ideals and responsibilities, are the future of humankind as well as the hope of the lofty pursuit of peace and development,” Xi continued.
“China will work with FISU and all participating delegations to make the Chengdu Games a grand sports event that will present the charms