(Chengdu Universiade) Chinese President Xi declares 31st World University Games open

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

CHENGDU, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 31st FISU World University Games open on Friday evening at Dong'an Lake Sports Park Stadium in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Cai Qi and Ding Xuexiang attend the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)