Armand Duplantis of Sweden reacts during the men's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Jitesh Sharma (R) of India competes during the Men's Gold Medal Match of Cricket event between India and Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)
An enthusiast conducts deep water soloing in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2023.
The city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is famous for its impressive Karst landscapes. It was among the first batch of Chinese cities open to foreign visitors.
Relying on its abundant tourism resources, Guilin City has integrated the sports industry into local scenic areas and made outdoor sports a new name card for tourism.
Guilin stands out as it gives full play to ecological advantages by integrating tourism and sports resources and taking the path of green development. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Oksana Chusovitina of Uzbekistan warms up prior to the Vault of Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualifications and Team Finals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)
Wingsuiter Mike Hitchcock of Britain hits the target as he competes in the precision fly-through competition during the 9th World Wingsuit League (WWL) flying world championship in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by Shao Ying/Xinhua)
Noah Lyles of the United States celebrates for his third gold medal after the Men's 4x100m Relay Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Wang Shun and a digital torchbearer jointly light the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)
Flag bearers carry the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)
Zou Jiaqi (R)/Qiu Xiuping of China celebrate after the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls final of rowing event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. Zou Jiaqi/Qiu Xiuping claimed the first gold medal of the 19th Asian Games. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
A fan of Beijing Guoan walks towards the newly renovated Beijing Workers' Stadium with his son ahead of the opening ceremony of 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League in Beijing, capital of China, April 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ga)
A villager walks onto the basketball court with local poultry, which will be awarded to the third-place team, ahead of the village basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)
Yi Jianlian (R) of Guangdong Southern Tigers competes against Zhu Xuhang of Xinjiang Flying Tigers during the 42nd round match at 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, April 5, 2023. (Photo by Zheng Jiaxiong/Xinhua)
Zhang Zhilei of China celebrates after defeating Joe Joyce of Britain in their WBO heavyweight interim title boxing match in London, Britain, April 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with trophy during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece at Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 29, 2023. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)
Gold medalist Jiang Yuyan of China greets spectators after the Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Final of Swimming event at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Bronze medalists Wu Zhiqiang, Su Bingtian, Xie Zhenye and Tang Xingqiang (L to R) of China for the Men's 4x100m Relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games attend the Olympic Medal Reallocation Ceremony in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Players (L) of the Philippines greet spectators as players of China leave the court after their Men's semifinal of Basketball event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)
Lau Tsz Kwan (L) of China's Hong Kong competes during the Men's Team Semifinal of Squash event between China's Hong Kong and Pakistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)
Li Meng of China celebrates a 3-point shot during the Women's Preliminary Round match of Basketball event between China and India at the 19th Asian Games in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)
Zhu Chenjie (2nd L) of China tries to clear the ball during the Group C match between China and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Chen Jiapeng (L, front) of team China crosses the finish line during the Men's 4x100m Relay Final of Athletics event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Zhang Zhizhen of China celebrates after the Men's Singles Final of Tennis event between Zhang Zhizhen of China and Watanuki Yosuke of Japan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)
(240105) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sebastian Ofner returns the ball during the men's singles quarterfinal between Sebastian Ofner of Austria and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at Hong Kong Open 2024 tennis tournament in Hong Kong, South China, Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Zhang Yufei (R) of China shakes hands with Ikee Rikako of Japan after the Women's 50m Butterfly Final of Swimming event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Du yu)
Arming Schober, a German owner of a homestay in Tachuan Village of Yixian County, rides along a trail near the South Lake at Hongcun Village in Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, March 23, 2023. Yixian County, one of the six counties of ancient Huizhou, is located at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain.
The region is dominated by hilly terrain. Many of the ancient Huizhou paths are built along the mountains and rivers. In spring, rapeseed flowers bloom along the paths, and the black, white, and gray toned ancient Huizhou-style buildings dot the landscape. The blending natural beauty with cultural history makes it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. (Xinhua/Du Yu)
(240105) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sebastian Ofner returns the ball during the men's singles quarterfinal between Sebastian Ofner of Austria and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at Hong Kong Open 2024 tennis tournament in Hong Kong, South China, Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
(240105) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Roberto Bautista Agut returns the ball during the men's singles quarterfinal between Sebastian Ofner of Austria and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at Hong Kong Open 2024 tennis tournament in Hong Kong, South China, Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
(240105) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Roberto Bautista Agut returns the ball during the men's singles quarterfinal between Sebastian Ofner of Austria and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at Hong Kong Open 2024 tennis tournament in Hong Kong, South China, Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Li Meng (L) and Zhang Ru of China react during the awarding ceremony for Women's Basketball event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)
Wen Shunyao, a parkour coach, shows parkour moves with Chaotianmen wharf in background in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 21, 2023. Chongqing provides the parkourists a playground where they overcome obstacles in the urban landscape without assistive equipment in the fastest and most efficient way possible. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)
Qin Haiyang of China celebrates after the men's 200m breaststroke final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
People watch a beach volleyball match at Dongge Town in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, July 18, 2023. Wenchang, known as the "city of volleyball," has a thriving volleyball culture and a huge fanbase for the sport. The city with a population of 600,000 now houses nearly 600 volleyball courts and at least one court in every village. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)
Qin Haiyang of China celebrates after winning the men's 100m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Iga Swiatek of Poland looks at the falling top of Suzanne Lenglen trophy during the awarding ceremony after winning the women's singles final against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Luo Zhibai (2nd R), a 13-year-old who suffers form cerebral palsy, is carried by his father Luo Shujian, a 45-year-old marathon runner in their apartment located in Jinhua City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 24, 2023.
The photo in a frame on the table in front of them shows that Luo Shujian participated in 2019 Zhejiang Xianju Marathon with a stroller carrying his son. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Zhong Yuchen (3rd R) of China competes during the final A of men's 5000m relay at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Seoul, South Korea, March 12, 2023. (Photo by James Lee/Xinhua)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates during the awarding ceremony after winning the men's singles final against Casper Ruud of Norway at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Liang Jingkun (L) of China celebrates after the men's singles quarterfinal against Harimoto Tomokazu of Japan at 2023 ITTF Table Tennis World Championships Finals in Durban, South Africa, May 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Zhang Yufei (L) of China receives a crown at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 22, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
Mountaineering enthusiasts set out to climb the Mountain Luodui before dawn in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 3, 2023. 43 mountaineering enthusiasts particiating in the 20th China's Xizang Mountaineering Assembly reached the top of the Mountain Luodui, which is 6,010 meters above sea level. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
The flame is lit during the flame lighting ceremony for the 19th Asian Games at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
Zhang Jun (R), president of the Chinese Badminton Association, cheers for Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China in the mixed doubles match against Yamashita Kyohei/Shinoya Naru of Japan during the semifinal match between China and Japan at BWF Sudirman Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Bo)
Weng Feibiao (R) of China and his guide Liu Guoqiang celebrate after the Men's singles B1 of Lawn Bowls at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)
Nikola Jokic of Denver Nuggets holds the NBA Finals MVP Award trophy after Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals against Miami Heat in Denver, the United States, June 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Wang Xinyu of China competes during the women's singles 1st round match against Storm Hunter of Australia at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Contestants race during the 2023 Wuhan Marathon in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, April 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)
An aerial photo taken by drone on March 26, 2023 shows the basketball court prior to a basketball game at the village basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)
Qin Haiyang (R) of China and Kaylee McKeown of Australia pose for photos after winning the Best Swimmers of the Year 2023 award at the World Aquatics Gala in Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
U.S. driver P.J. Hyett of Project 1 - AO in Porsche 911 RSR-19 racing car crashes during the qualifying race of LMGTE AM category for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium, April 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)
Players of Spain celebrate victory after the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Gong Lijiao of China warms up with the mascot before the Women's Shot Put Final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)
Team China leave the pitch after the Group D match between China and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Adelaide, Australia, Aug. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
China's Zhang Yufei competes during the women's 50m freestyle final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Ye Shiwen of China competes during the Women's 200m Breaststroke Final of Swimming event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Li Jiaping of China competes during the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final of Swimming event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Xu Jiayu (below) and Qin Haiyang of China compete during the men's 4x100m medley relay final of Swimming event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Li Meng (L) and Han Xu of China celebrate after winning the final against Japan at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia, July 2, 2023. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)
Alexis Holmes (L) of the United States runs to the finish line as Femke Bol of the Netherlands falls over during the 4x400m Relay Mixed Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
Sha'Carri Richardson (front) of the United States celebrates as she crosses the finish line during the Women's 100m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 21, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
Men's high jump gold medalist Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi (L), Men's 3000m Steeplechase gold medalist Soufiane El Bakkali (C) of Morocco and bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya celebrate together at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)
Gulsanam Bukina of Uzbekistan performs during the women's solo technical of artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
A pitch-invading fan (L) hugs Lionel Messi of Argentina during an international football invitational match between Argentina and Australia in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Chen)
Players of Shenyang celebrate after the men's hockey final between Shenyang and Shenzhen at the 1st Student (Youth) Games of China in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 12, 2023. (Photo by Shi Kang/Xinhua)
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning the men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Yan)
Jack Matthew Dunn (L) of the United States imitates the gesture of a Sichuan Opera artist during a party held for athletes at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Noah Lyles of the United States celebrates after the Men's 100m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Mei Yuping climbs the natural rock during a climbing competition in China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)
This aerial photo shows people racing dragon boats on a river acrossing Sanxi Village in Fuzhou of southeast China's Fujian Province, June 18, 2023. Located on the southeastern coast of China, Fujian Province is ideal for water sports with its widely scattered rivers, lakes and the sea. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
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)
