Core Points - The opening ceremony of the Chengdu World University Games took place on August 7, 2025, with the theme "Unlimited Sports, Diverse Atmosphere," showcasing China's modernity through vitality, fashion, sports, joy, technology, and innovation [1] - The ceremony was held in an open urban space rather than a traditional sports venue, allowing athletes from around the world to experience the city's natural scenery, historical culture, and local life [3] - The event featured a 90-minute program, including a 15-minute cultural performance segment, highlighting various artistic expressions and sports elements [3] Cultural Highlights - The opening performance titled "Colorful Appointment" combined street dance with roller skating, skateboarding, and cheerleading [3] - Athletes were welcomed by the mascots "Shu Bao" and "Jin Zai," along with cultural guiding signs that incorporated traditional crafts like Shu embroidery and lacquer art [5] - The national flag of the People's Republic of China, along with flags from the International World Games Association, the International Olympic Committee, and the Chengdu World University Games Organizing Committee, were raised during the national anthem [7] Artistic Performances - The moment of the opening announcement was marked by fireworks in the shape of the Games' emblem and the letter "W," symbolizing "World" [8] - The cultural performance "The Elegance of Brocade" featured elements of drums, music, poetry, and flowers, showcasing Sichuan cultural symbols such as the clay figurine, the Sun God Bird, and Sichuan opera face-changing [8] - An international children's choir, composed of 12 Chinese youth singers and children from the USA, Italy, and other regions, performed the theme song "Thousands" [10] Torch Lighting Ceremony - The torch lighting ceremony featured the "Bamboo Dream" torch, which was successfully ignited in a unique "water-fire integration" setup on a lake, creating a stunning visual display [11] Event Scale - The Chengdu World University Games includes 34 major events, 60 sub-events, and 256 minor events, with participation from 6,679 athletes and officials from 116 countries/regions, making it the largest in the history of the World University Games [12]