The Chengdu FISU World University Games official licensed products store draws crowds at the Main Media Center in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on July 26, 2023. (ZHANG WEI / CHINA DAILY)

CHENGDU - With the 31st FISU World University Games set to open on Friday evening, here are some of the figures and facts about this international multi-sport event.

- China stages its first international multi-sport event since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

- A total of 6,500 athletes from 113 countries and regions will take part in the Games in Chengdu, including 3,512 male athletes and 2,988 female athletes.

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This aerial photo taken on June 27, 2023 shows a view of Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, where the opening ceremony for the FISU World University Games will be held. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

- In total, 22 doping control stations are in operation covering all the competition venues.

- A total of 28 teams will compete in the volleyball, giving the sport the most competitors among the group events.

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A guard collects flame back to the lantern after Beijng city's torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, on June 10, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

- The FISU World University Games features 18 sports and 269 events. Three sports - basketball, water polo and archery - had kicked off on July 27.

- A total of 17 gold medals will be awarded on July 29, including five from judo, four from shooting, two from taekwondo and six from Wushu.

This photo taken on July 23, 2023 shows a countdown clock for the Chengdu Universiade in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

- About 20,494 support team members have reached their posts in 49 venues. 446 international officials and 1,048 Chinese officials have arrived in Chengdu.

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- All the volunteers for the award ceremonies are ready, including 200 flag raisers.