SUZHOU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Xi Aihua, a gold medalist in the women's quadruple sculls at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, donated her Olympic gold medal to the China Sports Museum at the opening ceremony of the 2026 China Sports Culture Expo and China Sports Tourism Expo held at the Suzhou International Expo Center on Friday.
Themed "Together with Sports, United for Our Time", the 2026 Two Expos unveiled a total of 24 Outstanding Chinese Sports Culture Projects and 73 Premium Chinese Sports Tourism Projects. The event aims to further expand the reach of sports culture, stimulate the sports consumption market, and continuously enhance people's sense of fulfillment and happiness.
"Sport is so much more than competition. It is a part of our culture, our communities and our everyday lives," said International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry in a video speech.
"China has given so much to the Olympic movement, and it is wonderful to see that sporting spirit carried forward through initiatives like these expos," she added.
The 2026 Two Expos will run from November 13 to 15. ■
