Athletes accommodation centers open for Chengdu World Games

The athlete accommodation hubs for the upcoming Chengdu World Games officially opened on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The athlete accommodation hubs for the upcoming Chengdu World Games officially opened on Sunday, welcoming global participants with cultural activities.

In line with the event's frugal and sustainable approach, Chengdu 2025 will not build a traditional athletes' village. Instead, athletes will stay at two designated hotels located near competition venues, the Tianfu International Hotel Complex and the Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City, which will collectively serve as the games' accommodation centers.

The athlete accommodation hubs for the upcoming Chengdu World Games officially opened on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The centers, titled TWG Village, will operate from August 3 to 18, providing comprehensive services including dining halls, registration facilities, medical services with traditional Chinese medicine therapy, fitness areas, competition meeting rooms, anti-doping facilities, and cultural activity zones.

The catering service combines Western and Chinese cuisines, featuring Mediterranean dishes alongside local specialties of Sichuan province. Transportation arrangements include shuttle buses connecting the hotels to competition venues, as well as transfer services from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, and Chengdudong Railway Station.

The athlete accommodation hubs for the upcoming Chengdu World Games officially opened on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

From August 8 to 16, the Tianfu International Hotel Complex will host daily cultural activities from 10 am to 8:30 pm, showcasing traditional Chinese arts like calligraphy, martial arts, and hanfu clothing. Interactive workshops will allow participants to experience Chinese crafts including Shu embroidery, shadow puppetry and paper-cutting.

Evening cultural performances from 8 pm to 9 pm will feature a mix of folk music, modern pop, contemporary dance, and other artistic displays, offering athletes opportunities to engage with Chinese culture.

The athlete accommodation hubs for the upcoming Chengdu World Games officially opened on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]