Chinese table tennis star Ding Ning holds the torch for the 31st International University Sports Federation Summer World University Games. The torch relay kicked off on Saturday in Beijing. The event is scheduled to run till July 28. The Games will be held from July 28 to August 8 in Chengdu. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese gymnast Zou Jingyuan holds the torch for the 31st International University Sports Federation Summer World University Games on Saturday in Beijing. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Staff members hold the World University Games flame on Saturday in Beijing. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Students sing a theme song for the World University Games. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
One person poses for a photo at the torch relay event. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
