The 14th World DanceSports Competition opens in Chengdu with thousands of contestants from 25 countries and regions participating.
Quick Look
- The 14th World Dance Sports Competition opened in Chengdu on September 5.
- Thousands of contestants from 25 countries and regions including China, Germany, and Italy participated.
- The event is hosted by the World DanceSport Federation and others, and includes a number of important events, and has been certified as Chengdu's first top international sports event with independent IP.
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Why It Matters
The World DanceSport Competition is the top international dance sports event, hosted by the World DanceSport Federation. Chengdu has actively hosted international sports events in recent years to enhance the city's international influence.
China News Service, Chengdu, September 5 (Zhu Huan Anyuan) The 14th World Dance Sports Competition opened in Chengdu on the 5th. Thousands of "dance masters" from 25 countries and regions including China, Germany, and Italy competed.
This year's World Dance Sports Competition is co-sponsored by the World Dance Sports Federation (WDSF), Dance Sports Asia (DSA), China Dance Sports Federation (CDSF) and the Chengdu Municipal People's Government. This year's World Dance Sports Competition combines multiple competitions into one, including a series of important events such as the 2026 WDSF World Cup (standard dance/Latin dance), the 2026 WDSF Asian U21 Championship (standard dance/Latin dance), and the 2026 WDSF Youth Group (standard dance/Latin dance).
On September 5, the 14th World Dance Sports Competition opened in Chengdu. The picture shows the scene of the opening ceremony. Photo by China News Service reporter Anyuan
"Sports dance forges friendships, fosters mutual respect, and makes us closely connected by our common love." Zheng Zhihua, chairman of the World Dance Sports Federation, said at the opening ceremony that sports dance transcends national boundaries and cultural backgrounds and brings people together.
According to reports, the World Dance Sports Competition is Chengdu’s first top international sports event with independent IP. Chengdu has been certified as a "World Sports Dance City" by the World Dance Sports Federation. (over)
Open Questions
- What are the specific prize settings for this competition?
- What is the distribution of the number of contestants from different countries?
- How to evaluate the long-term impact of the event on Chengdu's sports industry?
