This photo, taken on July 28, 2023, shows fireworks at the World University Summer Games opening ceremony at Dongan Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. /CFP
This photo, taken on July 28, 2023, shows a moment at the opening ceremony of the World University Summer Games at Dongan Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. /CFP
This photo, taken on July 28, 2023, shows the logo of this year's World University Summer Games displayed at Dongan Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. /CFP
This photo, taken on July 28, 2023, shows fireworks at the World University Summer Games opening ceremony at Dongan Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. /CFP
The opening ceremony of the 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Summer Games took place at the Dongan Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, with two key words in mind: sunshine and dreams.
To kick off the event, a 12-second countdown was initiated, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display featuring the image of the Golden Sun Bird, a symbol serves as Chengdu's city logo. This momentous display marked the official start of the ceremony.