On August 8th, as the Chengdu Universiade drew to a close, Leonz Eder, Acting President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), and Eric Saintrond, Secretary General of FISU, shared their impressions of the event at the main media center, commending Chengdu's remarkable achievement.

A truly remarkable Chengdu Universiade

"Summing up my experience in Chengdu in just a few words is quite challenging because the Chengdu Universiade has been nothing short of spectacular, turning dreams into reality for every one of us," Leonz Eder raved during the interview, lauding Chengdu's exceptional journey.

Eric Saintrond echoed the sentiment, praising Chengdu's citizens, volunteers, and staff, describing it as an unforgettable journey. "The atmosphere here, the preparation, the diverse enthusiasm, and everything we've experienced has left a profound impression. This has significantly altered our perception of China."

Fostering cross-cultural understanding among young people

According to Leonz Eder, hosting the Universiade in Chengdu has provided numerous young individuals with the opportunity to understand China firsthand. He emphasized that the distinction between FISU World University Games and events like the Olympics and World Championships lies in its ability to enhance cultural exchange, enabling people from various corners of the world to better comprehend each other's cultures and historical backgrounds.

"The exhibitions in Chengdu have been remarkable. I've noticed that many students, after their competitions, have been visiting these exhibitions. This, in reality, is an educational process, allowing everyone to gain a deeper understanding of culture – and this is a crucial aspect of the Universiade," Leonz Eder remarked. He added that the event effectively merges the pillars of sports, culture, and education, offering historical insights for a better future.

"The Chengdu Universiade has executed this incredibly well. They've brought Chengdu's culture to the Universiade Village and showcased the city's culture to the youth. Numerous students share interesting photos and videos on social media, demonstrating their cultural experiences. This keeps them engaged in ongoing conversations, contributing to their personal growth."

Chengdu Universiade: a blueprint for future events

The success of the Chengdu Universiade led Eric Saintrond to reflect, "Chengdu has proven to the world that it can host a premier event with excellence. I believe the city will serve as an exemplary model, demonstrating to future host nations how to organize a high-quality Universiade. The Chengdu Universiade sets a benchmark and standard for the future - it's been a truly incredible event, and we are immensely grateful."

"My biggest dream is to visit Chengdu once again," Leonz Eder concluded, emphasizing that the motto "Chengdu Makes Dreams Come True" isn't solely for athletes but applies to everyone. It's a reminder to never give up on one's aspirations.

国际大体联代理主席雷诺·艾德：成都大运会非常精彩，让每个人都实现了梦想

8月8日，成都大运会迎来收官日，国际大体联代理主席雷诺·艾德、国际大体联秘书长艾瑞克·森超在主媒体中心分享了各自的参会感受，两人一起为成都点赞。

成都大运会非常精彩

“很难用一句话来概括我在成都的感受，因为成都大运会非常精彩，它让我们每个人都实现了梦想。”雷诺·艾德在采访中高度赞扬了本次成都的旅程。

艾瑞克·森超则表示，成都的市民、志愿者以及所有的工作人员都做得非常好，对他而言是难以忘怀的记忆。“这里的氛围，这里的准备，各种各样的热情，还有我们所经历的一切，印象都非常深刻。所以这使得我们对中国的印象又有了一个非常大的改变。”

让所有年轻人有机会相互理解

在雷诺·艾德看来，成都举办大运会，让很多年轻人有机会亲自了解中国。他表示，世界大学生运动会和奥运会、世锦赛等大赛的区别，就在于可以更好地促进文化交流，让来自五湖四海的人们有机会相互理解各自的文化和历史背景。

“成都展览办得非常好，我发现很多大学生在比赛之后都会去看展览，这实际上是一个教育的过程，大家会更多地了解文化，这其实也是大运会的一部分。”雷诺·艾德说，大运会让体育、文化和教育这三个主要支柱有机融合，让人们以史为鉴，面向未来。

“成都大运会在这方面做得非常好，他们把成都的文化带到了大运村，而且让年轻人看到了整个城市的文化，我看到社交媒体上很多学生都发了非常有趣的照片和视频，他们有很好的文化体验。这可以让他们持续地去跟其他人交流，来打造更好的自我。”

成都大运会将是未来大运会的模板和示范

成都大运会的成功举办让艾瑞克·森超感慨道：“成都已经向世界证明这座城市是可以办好一项顶级赛事的，我觉得成都将会是一个非常好的范例，这个范例能告诉接下来将要举办大运会的国家，到底如何高质量地举办一次大运会。我觉得成都大运会将是未来大运会的模板和示范，成都大运会太精彩了，非常感谢。”

“我最大的梦想就是再次来到成都。”雷诺·艾德说，“成都成就梦想”不单单是对运动员所说，这对每个人都是适用的，永远不要放弃自己的梦想。

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