According to the Press Office of Chengdu Municipal People's Government, on May 
9 at 8:00 a.m. Beijing time (10:00 a.m. Sydney time), Chengdu won the bid to 
host the World Games 2025 on the 2019 Plenary Session of the International 
World Games Association (IWGA) held in Gold Coast City, Australia.

On the plenary session, the Executive Committee of IWGA submitted the 
assessment results of the "Chengdu's Bid for Hosting the World Games 2025" to 
all 37 International Sports Federation members. All representatives who were 
present voted to decide that: the World Games 2025 will be held in Chengdu. 
After its keynote statement and presentation, Chengdu delegation signed the 
official hosting contract with IWGA, which was witnessed by the vice chairman 
of the Chinese Olympic Committee. 

Apart from the 18th World Police and Fire Games 2019 (WPFG), the 31st Summer 
Universiade 2021 (SU), and the 56th World Table Tennis Championships 2022 
(WTTC), Chengdu now adds another entry to its schedule. Allegedly, the city was 
officially selected as the host of the World Games 2025 through fierce 
competition in Australia on May 9 Beijing time. As the hosting place of one 
international event after another, Chengdu has been put under the limelight. 
It's not only the mission assigned by the times, but a contributor to help 
build Chengdu into a city hosting world famous competitions.  

Another International Event to be Held in Chengdu


As an international sports competition sponsored by IWGA, the World Games is 
designed for non-Olympic sports. With the first game kicked off in 1981, the 
event is held once every 4 years in the following year after the Olympic Games. 
Known to be the "Olympics for Non-Olympic Sports", it's invented to promote the 
development of sports without access to the Olympics. Since its foundation, 
IWGA has kept good interaction with the International Olympic Committee and 
accepts the Olympic rules. With 10 events held already, the 11th will be 
presented in Birmingham, USA. To mutually complement and promote the Olympic 
Games, the World Games, the highest level international event for non-Olympic 
sports, is committed to advancing the development of sports and the publicity 
of Olympic spirits around the world. Chengdu is the first city in Mainland 
China, to bid for the hosting of the event.

Chengdu is making active efforts now to build itself into a world-renowned city 
of culture. Winning the holding right of the World Games after the WPFG, SU and 
WTTC, Chengdu proves its resolution and confidence to mint itself a famed city 
of international events. The pavilions built for these events will further 
consolidate its capacity to accommodate international events, and the events 
held will further uplift the city's international influence and fame to enlarge 
its channels for international cooperation and communication.

More International Elements Brought to Chengdu by the World Games

Max Bishop, vice chairman of IWGA, and Joachim Gossow, CEO of IWGA, 
investigated Chengdu Planning Exhibition Hall, Hi-tech Zone Sports Center, 
Crown Lake Sports Center, Chengdu University, Business & Innovation Center for 
China-Europe Cooperation, Jincheng Lake, Jiangtan Park, Kuan Alley & Zhai Alley 
and Night Visit to Jinjiang River Program during their visit to Chengdu this 
March.
 
Max Bishop commented, "Chengdu's highlight on environmental protection is 
highly consistent with the philosophy of IWGA. Chengdu delegation has made full 
preparation for this bidding and submitted impressive applications. Through our 
investigation visit, we're convinced it will be a good spot for the World 
Games. In my eyes, Chengdu is a modern city. Huge space and convenient traffic 
make it one of the most livable cities. I'm looking forward to coming back 
again to appreciate the landscape of the city as a tourist." 

Joachim Gossow basically deemed Chengdu to be qualified for hosting the event 
after this visit. He said, "Chengdu is an international metropolis. Hosting of 
the World Games will bring more international elements to the city. It already 
possesses good hardware and software conditions. All it has to do next is 
create a suitable atmosphere for the games." He believes that the exciting and 
interesting World Games will definitely bring Chengdu people a unique experience

Chengdu 100% Ready for the World Games

To make sure the application proceeds smoothly, Chengdu has done full 
preparation in its hardware and software construction. The city has the 
experience and conditions to host large-scale events. With respect to the 
transportation, the two airports, the Shuangliu International Airport and the 
Tianfu International Airport (scheduled to be put into service in 2021), could 
well satisfy the demands of flight services. Convenient public transportation 
network in the city enables easy access to the sports venues. The city is also 
planning to put in place shuttles for citizen audiences, staff and media. 

Good accommodation is a major element that impacts the performance of athletes. 
Hotels in the city could cater for accommodation needs of various customers 
during these events, offering diversified catering services 24h a day. Chengdu 
features complete and advanced medical services, first-aid and disease 
control/prevention systems, as well as a huge batch of experienced medical 
practitioners and advanced equipment. During the events, the venues will be 
provided with medical staff and ambulances, with nearby hospitals appointed for 
treatment of trauma caused in the competition and fast track offered for 
athletes. As a major sports event under the world spotlight, the Media Center 
of the 2025 Chengdu World Games will offer competent support 24h a day to 
ensure live broadcasting of the sports and extensive coverage of the World 
Games. 

Source: The Press Office of Chengdu Municipal People's Government

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