As the Chengdu FISU World University Games reach their halfway point, the buzz in the athletes' village is electric! ✨ International athletes from Azerbaijan, Germany, the US, and beyond are not just competing fiercely but also soaking up everything Chengdu has to offer.
Last night, under the starry Chengdu sky 🌟, CGTN reporters Xu Xinchen and Wang Mengjie sat down with some of these incredible athletes for a heart-to-heart chat. From swapping stories about the thrill of the games to sharing laughs over local delicacies 🍜, the night was all about building bridges and making memories.
\"Chengdu has been nothing short of amazing!\" exclaimed an athlete from the US 🇺🇸. \"The people, the culture, and the vibe here are just awesome. We've felt so welcomed.\"
A competitor from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 chimed in, \"The facilities are top-notch, and the city is so vibrant. It's fantastic to meet athletes from all over the world and share this experience.\"
And let's not forget the German team's love for Chengdu's famous pandas 🐼! \"We've been training hard, but we're also making time to explore. The panda sanctuary was definitely a highlight!\" said one of the German athletes 🇩🇪.
These late-night chats aren't just about sports—they're about friendship, cultural exchange, and the universal language of youth ✌️. With a few more days of competitions ahead, there's plenty of excitement left in the Chengdu FISU World University Games. Stay tuned for more stories from the heart of the action!
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