Yuxi Municipal People's Government
627 Young Athletes from Yuxi Set Off for the Provincial Games
On July 9, the inauguration and departure ceremony for the Yuxi Youth Sports Delegation participating in the 17th Yunnan Provincial Games was held at the Yuxi Sports School.
Young athletes of Yuxi stood ready for the Provincial Games.
At the ceremony, the CPC Yuxi Municipal Committee and Yuxi Municipal People’s Government expressed their gratitude to the athletes and coaches for their long-term dedication to training and meticulous preparation, as well as to the staff members who have provided comprehensive logistical support throughout the process. Looking back on four years of intensive preparation, Yuxi’s young athletes have demonstrated remarkable determination and achieved encouraging results in the preliminary competitions. CPC Yuxi Municipal Committee and Yuxi Municipal People’s Government expressed high expectations for all participating teams, encouraging them to train scientifically, prepare strategically, maintain peak competitive form, and compete with determination and confidence at the Provincial Games. They also expressed the hope that the athletes would showcase the vitality of Yuxi’s youth, contribute to the continued development of the city’s sports programs, and return home with outstanding results.
It is reported that the delegation consists of 627 athletes, supported by a full team of coaches, resident sports physicians, sports rehabilitation specialists, and logistics personnel, ensuring comprehensive medical, rehabilitation, and logistical services throughout the competition. The delegation will compete in 21 sporting events, including athletics, swimming, football, and basketball, achieving full participation across all official disciplines.
At the ceremony, Wang Meirong, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Yuxi Municipal Committee and Director of the Publicity Department of the Municipal Party Committee, presented the delegation flag to the youth sports team. He Xuefeng, Chen Jing, and Mu Huabin also attended the event. (Reported by Li Dan; photo by Li Ran, Yuxi Integrated Media Center)
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