Core Insights - The WTT China Grand Slam has become one of the largest and most important events in the WTT calendar, receiving positive feedback from players and fans [1][3] Venue and Attendance - This year's event has expanded its venue capacity by opening all four sections for spectators, compared to only three last year, allowing more fans to attend [3] - The attendance rate has been very high, with the venue being nearly full from the first day [3] - WTT is exploring larger venues for future events, potentially accommodating twice the capacity of the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, to enhance fan experience [3] Youth Engagement - The inclusion of a youth Grand Slam is seen as crucial for the development of the sport, providing young players with the opportunity to experience high-level competition [3] Economic Impact - The event has positively impacted the local economy and tourism, with many restaurants and shops filled with fans [3] Global Promotion and Innovation - WTT aims to enhance the global promotion of table tennis, with plans to introduce AI technology in main venues to improve the spectator experience [5] - There is a focus on increasing prize money for events to remain competitive with other sports, such as tennis [5] Event Frequency and Flexibility - WTT is looking to increase the number of events rather than reduce them, while also making participation rules more flexible for athletes [5] - The organization is responding to player feedback to allow more choice in event participation [5] Athlete Recognition - The popularity of table tennis and its athletes is growing globally, with players becoming recognized sports stars [7] - The frequency of WTT events has helped maintain public interest in top athletes, contrasting with previous years when events were less frequent [7] Future Outlook - WTT acknowledges that while it has made progress, there is still a long way to go in terms of market recognition and event scale [7]

新华社成都8月17日电（记者刘扬涛、焦子琦）成都世运会将于17日晚闭幕。国际世界运动会协会主席何塞·佩鲁雷纳17日在接受新华社记者采 访时表示，本届赛事是史上最好的一届世运会。"创新""合作""传承"是他提到的几个关键词。 "在过去十多天里，成都高标准的场馆设施和完善周到的赛事组织服务给我留下了深刻印象。"何塞说，"今晚我们即将闭幕，回顾此次赛事， 我认为它无疑是历史上最好的一届世运会。" 谈到世运会对成都这座城市的影响和意义，何塞认为这是一个持续建立国际交流合作、扩大国际影响力的平台。"几天前我们和成都体育学院 签署了协议，建立了国际世界运动会协会运动项目研究与推广中心。这既是为了让世运会项目得到进一步推广发展，也是为了建立一个开展国 际合作、促进体育事业的平台。"他说，"此外也有不少国际体育组织正在和成都市对接商讨，未来会有更多国际赛事在这里举办。" 8月10日，中国队在2025年成都世运会龙舟10人座2000米追逐赛决赛比赛中。中国队最终获得第六名。新华社记者 李嘉南 摄 成都世运会上，龙舟、武术等中国传统体育项目被纳入竞赛日程。何塞认为，这是本次赛事的重要成就之一。"这些项目承载着非常丰厚的文 化积淀 ...