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
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
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
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
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