Hey sports fans! With the 2025 Chengdu World Games just around the corner, excitement in Sichuan Province is reaching a fever pitch. France's star squash player Victor Crouin and Australia's three-time Muay Thai world champion Yolanda Schmidt recently joined an online roundtable with Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan, sharing their high hopes for the upcoming event. 🏆
Crouin is all set to defend his World Games title, excited not only for the competition in front of enthusiastic local fans but also for exploring the vibrant city of Chengdu beyond the Athletes' Village during his downtime.
Schmidt echoed the thrill, emphasizing how multi-sport events bring athletes together to network and learn from one another. She even revealed a fun plan to enroll in a Chinese cooking class in Chengdu to boost her culinary skills — mixing sport with a pinch of culture! 🍜
Scheduled from August 7-17, the 12th edition of the World Games will feature an impressive 255 events across 60 disciplines and 34 sports. This monumental event marks the first global sporting occasion hosted in the western part of the Chinese mainland since the 2023 Chengdu Universiade.
The excitement is real, reminding us that sports not only ignite fierce competition but also foster vibrant cultural exchanges and unforgettable experiences. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling event!
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Exclusive: Crouin and Schmidt share excitement for Chengdu World Games
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