The final full-process rehearsal for the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the 12th World Games was held in Chengdu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday.
Set to take place on Thursday, the entire opening ceremony will run for approximately 90 minutes, including a 15-minute cultural and artistic performance.
At the rehearsal, all processes of the opening ceremony, from athlete entry to the artistic performances, were meticulously tested to ensure that every detail is executed flawlessly.
Several Olympic champions who will serve as flag bearers also participated in the rehearsal.
Themed "boundless sports, countless wonders", the ceremony will break from tradition by moving beyond the confines of a sports stadium. Instead, it will take place in the expansive outdoor space of the "Eaves of Tianfu", a 430-meter wooden corridor in front of the Tianfu International Convention Center, which is the largest single wooden structure in Asia.
The stage for the main ceremony activities also looks onto a picturesque lake, with the total area covering some 200,000 square meters. Seating areas have also been set up on the surrounding lawn, allowing the spectators to enjoy the opening ceremony in this unique open-air setting.
Running through August 17, the 12th World Games will feature 34 sports, 60 disciplines, and 256 events with approximately 5,000 athletes from around 110 countries and regions competing. The global competition is the highest-level international multi-sport event outside the Olympic Games.
Final rehearsal held for opening ceremony of Chengdu World Games
Final rehearsal held for opening ceremony of Chengdu World Games
