(SeaPRwire) – TAIZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 — The 2026 Belt and Road Youth Sports Exchange Week (Jiangsu) officially kicked off in Jingjiang, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province on May 18. This event has brought together 579 young participants from 55 countries and regions, using sports as a bridge to nurture friendship and strengthen Silk Road connections.
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Co-organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, and other institutions, this year’s event runs from May 18 to 25 with the theme “Meet in the City of Champions, Share the Spirit of the Silk Road.” It will feature a diverse range of activities, including a men’s 3×3 basketball invitational tournament, outdoor sports challenges, an orienteering training camp, and climbing and badminton competitions. Deeply integrated with Taizhou’s local cultural heritage, the program aims to create a dynamic platform that combines athletic excellence with rich cultural experiences.
At the opening ceremony, organizers extended a warm welcome to international youth participants, expressing hope that through sports competitions and cultural exchanges, they would gain an immersive understanding of Jingjiang’s profound Yangtze River culture and Taizhou’s rich historical and cultural heritage. The event also seeks to enhance international visitors’ understanding of Taizhou, helping more overseas friends discover the region’s charm. Luciano Tanto Clement, Consul General of Argentina in Shanghai, delivered a video message conveying best wishes for the event and highlighting a shared commitment to deepening sports and cultural exchanges.
As one of Jiangsu’s key people-to-people exchange programs supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, the event has been successfully held for six consecutive years and has become an important bridge for fostering youth friendship and promoting mutual learning among civilizations across participating countries and regions.
Source: Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau
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