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Preparations underway for Chengdu Universiade
CGTN

After successfully hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year, China will welcome another international sporting event in less than two months. 

This time, the global attention will be drawn to Chengdu City, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, which will host the Universiade from June 26 to July 7 after a year of postponement due to the pandemic.

The tournament, set to gather young athletes from universities around the world, is themed at "Chengdu Makes Dreams Come True".

Here is a collection of images to show the latest preparations for the event.

The main venue for the Chengdu Universiade, which will host the opening ceremony, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, April 19, 2022. /CFP

The main venue for the Chengdu Universiade, which will host the opening ceremony, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, April 19, 2022. /CFP

A reserved traffic lane for Chengdu Universiade, April 24, 2022. /CFP

A reserved traffic lane for Chengdu Universiade, April 24, 2022. /CFP

Safety measures will be ready by May 19 on the special traffic lane on the main roads in the city and the loop expressway around Chengdu. /CFP

Safety measures will be ready by May 19 on the special traffic lane on the main roads in the city and the loop expressway around Chengdu. /CFP

The Chengdu Universiade torches are on display at a school for students to get closer to the event, April 25, 2022. /CFP

The Chengdu Universiade torches are on display at a school for students to get closer to the event, April 25, 2022. /CFP

The venue for gymnastic events during the Chengdu Universiade can be converted into an indoor stadium for multiple games after the event, including badminton, ice hockey and basketball. /CFP

The venue for gymnastic events during the Chengdu Universiade can be converted into an indoor stadium for multiple games after the event, including badminton, ice hockey and basketball. /CFP

This pool for water polo events, April 21, 2022. /CFP

This pool for water polo events, April 21, 2022. /CFP

Adjusting a robot which is inspired by Chengdu Universiade panda mascot Rongbao. It will be used for vocal interactions, navigation, instructions, temperature testing as well as sterilization, April 16, 2022. /CFP

Adjusting a robot which is inspired by Chengdu Universiade panda mascot Rongbao. It will be used for vocal interactions, navigation, instructions, temperature testing as well as sterilization, April 16, 2022. /CFP

Giant panda Zhima, the prototype of Chengdu Universiade mascot Rongbao, celebrates its fifth birthday, April 24, 2022. /CFP

Giant panda Zhima, the prototype of Chengdu Universiade mascot Rongbao, celebrates its fifth birthday, April 24, 2022. /CFP

Sichuan Province is the natural habitat for the giant panda, and the animal has long been regarded as a symbol of the region. /CFP

Sichuan Province is the natural habitat for the giant panda, and the animal has long been regarded as a symbol of the region. /CFP

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