Highlights of opening ceremony of Chengdu Universiade

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Bowen]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Bowen]

The Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Bowen]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo]

Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo]

The Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

The Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Members of the delegation of China's Hong Kong march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Members of the delegation of China's Hong Kong march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Liyun]

Members of the delegation of Brazil march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Members of Germany's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jin Meiduoji]

Members of Germany's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jinmei Duoji]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Members of the delegation of China's Macao march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Liyun]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Members of the delegation of China's Hong Kong march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Liu Kun]

Members of delegation of China's Hong Kong march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jin Meiduoji]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jinmei Duoji]

Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Liu Kun]

Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xiang]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Dong'an Lake Sports Park is lighted during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Chinese national flag is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Rongbao, mascot of the Chengdu Universiade, march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Liu Kun]

Main stadium in Dong'an Lake Sports Park is lighted during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Liyun]

Members of Norway's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of South Africa's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of Poland's delegation pose for photos during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of Greece's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of South Africa's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Rongbao, mascot of the Chengdu Universiade, march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Liyun]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Members of China's delegation pose for photos during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jia Haocheng]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Lan Hongguang]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Lan Hongguang]

Chinese basketball player Tang Ziting takes an oath on behalf of all the athletes during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Chinese basketball player Tang Ziting takes an oath on behalf of all the athletes during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jigme Dorje]

Members of India's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Cao Yiming]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jigme Dorje]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Cao Yiming]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Cao Yiming]

Chinese basketball player Tang Ziting takes an oath on behalf of all the athletes during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Liu Jiang takes an oath on behalf of all judges during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Liu Jiang takes an oath on behalf of all judges during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Huai Jinpeng, president of the Organizing Committee of the Chengdu Universiade, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Leonz Eder, acting president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]

Liu Jiang takes an oath on behalf of all judges during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Bowen]

Huai Jinpeng, president of the Organizing Committee of the Chengdu Universiade, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing] 

Liu Jiang takes an oath on behalf of all judges during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

A performance is held during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Jigme Dorje]

A performance is held during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Xu Bingjie]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Cao Yiming]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Huang Wei]

Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Li Xin]

Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Members of the delegation of Chinese Taipei march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Bowen]

Torch bearer Ye Guangfu is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Torch bearer Ye Guangfu is seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Chen Zeguo]

Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Liu Jiang takes an oath on behalf of all judges during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Yang Qing]

Members of the United States' delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Members of China's delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Wang Xi]

Torch bearers react during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 28, 2023. [Xinhua/Zhang Liyun]