Team Brazil arrive at the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, July 22, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

CHENGDU - The FISU World University Games Village in Chengdu officially opened its door to athletes and team officials in the city on Saturday.

Located on the campus of Chengdu University, the Village is the first of its kind to be based on university campus since the inauguration of the FISU Summer World University Games.

Team Brazil arrive at the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, July 22, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

The Village can accommodate approximately 11,000 people. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it offers top-notch services in catering, fitness, commerce, leisure, and cultural exchanges, including autonomous driving bus and latest AI interpreting services.

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The Chengdu Universiade will be held from July 28 through Aug 8, showcasing a total of 18 sports. Multiple academic activities and cultural exchange activities will be staged during the games to further promote the communication between athletes from different countries and regions.

Athletes of Team Brazil pose for pictures upon arrival at the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, July 22, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Team China pose after the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on July 22, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

FISU Secretary General-CEO Eric Saintrond, speaks during the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on July 22, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Photo taken on July 22, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Photo taken on July 22, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Photo taken on July 22, 2023 shows the flag-raising ceremony during the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Photo taken on July 22, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the FISU Games Village in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)