Changchun, Sept. 16 -- The Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade will serve as a bridge connecting the world and create lasting memories for young people globally, Matthias Remund, secretary-general and CEO of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), said during the recent Heads of Delegation meeting in Changchun.
Speaking as representatives gathered to finalize preparations for the Games, Remund said this was his fourth visit to Changchun and that he had been impressed by the region's winter sports resources.
"We learned that Jilin Province has more than 60 ski resorts, and the scale is really impressive," he said.
Having worked in winter sports for many years and competed in four Winter Universiades as a Swiss cross-country s...