Welcome to The World Games 2025 Chengdu Opening Ceremony

The World Games 2025 officially opened on Thursday night at the Tianfu International Convention Centre in Chengdu, against a backdrop of the city skyline, tranquil lake waters and lush greenery, welcoming 6,679 participants from 116 countries and regions.

 

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2025 shows the general view of the Opening Ceremony. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

 

Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

 

IWGA President Jose Perurena Lopez delivers a speech during the Opening Ceremony. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

 

Final torchbearers hold the flame during the Opening Ceremony. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

 

Source from Xinhua

Edited by Sang Yarong

Proofread by Huang Shuting

Reviewed by Lei Lei