As preparations intensify for the upcoming 12th World Games, Chengdu, the host city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, fully activated the Games-related arrival and departure services on Sunday, to ensure smooth customs clearance and transit for athletes and delegations arriving from around the world.
The relevant infrastructure and personnel have been in place to handle an expected influx of more than 5,000 Games-related personnel during the event period. The activation coincided with the first major arrival peak, as over 300 athletes and accompanying staff from more than 20 countries and regions landed in Chengdu on Sunday alone.
Starting from Sunday midnight, the Chengdu World Games Official Accreditation Center officially began full operations, providing comprehensive support from customs clearance to arrival guidance and transportation coordination. Arrival and departure service points have been established at the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, and Chengdu East Railway Station.
To facilitate the smooth entry of athletes and their equipment, the Chengdu Customs has set up a special mechanism for coordination with customs offices in eight other cities including Beijing and Shanghai. This mechanism offers dedicated lanes and customized services for large sports gears such as kayaks and bicycles.
"We have specifically optimized the smart inspection channels to ensure fast and efficient customs clearance for travelers. Meanwhile, an exclusive World Games service window has been set up to provide one-stop services, including customs clearance, supervision, and consultation for Games-related personnel. Some athletes are bringing large sets of equipment such as kayaks and bicycles, and we have designated specialized personnel and exclusive processing areas to ensure these items can clear customs quickly," said Xue Ke, deputy director of the Shuangliu Airport Customs, Chengdu Customs.
As large numbers of athletes arrive, the Tianfu and Shuangliu international airports, and Chengdu East Railway Station have fully activated arrival and departure services. Registered Games participants can access streamlined services through dedicated arrival and departure centers, including express check-in, fast-track customs clearance, and convenient entry procedures such as exemption from filling out arrival cards.
The World Games arrival and departure services will run through August 18, coordinated by organizers at key transit hubs to ensure all delegations can move easily between venues, accommodations, and tourist sites, including one of Chengdu's most beloved destinations, the giant panda base.
Scheduled from August 7 to 17, the 12th World Games will feature 255 events across 60 disciplines and 34 sports.
Chengdu activates full World Games arrival, departure services
