Chengdu World Games | International Olympic Committee President Coventry: I hope the Chengdu World Games will become an unforgettable and successful event

Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, August 7 (Reporters Cheng Nan and Sun Zhe) The opening ceremony of the 12th World Games was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on the 7th. International Olympic Committee President Coventry sent a video speech, congratulating the opening of the World Games "remote" to congratulate the opening of the World Games. She especially praised China's globally renowned efficiency and hoped that this event would become an unforgettable and successful event. When the opening ceremony was in its speech session, a video of Coventry's speech on behalf of the International Olympic Committee was played on the spot. Coventry said nearly 4,000 athletes from around the world gathered together to demonstrate the powerful power of sports to transcend culture. She hopes that all athletes will remember the joy brought by sports and encourage them to enjoy their own moments.

Coventry expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government and the Chinese Olympic Committee for their support for the World Games. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizers of China, who have shown their professionalism, hospitality, meticulous and comprehensive event preparations and the world-renowned Chinese efficiency."

She also thanked the enthusiasm and contributions of the people and volunteers of Chengdu. "Like athletes, you should also remember to enjoy this moment and be proud of supporting everything you have done in this sports club."

Coventry also said: "I want to recognize and support the International World Games Association, commend your role in promoting an athlete-centric sports platform, and provide many athletes from so many different sports events with the opportunity to gather together and celebrate the spirit of sports. I want to thank the World Games for their contribution to the wider Olympics."

Finally, Coventry hopes that all World Games athletes will enjoy the competition and make this event "a memorable and successful event in your hearts, the audience and the organizers."