Gearing up for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade

Jinjiang is gearing up for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade with all resources mobilized for the preparation of the event. Join us and get yourselves in the mood for the Gymnasiade!

VI system of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade released

According to the Executive Committee Office of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade, in addition to the wellknown emblem and slogan, the VI system of ISF Jinji⁃ ang 2020 Gymnasiade, including the color system, core graphics and sports icons, have all been unveiled.

Color system is the color standard and basic ele⁃ ment of the image and look of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gym⁃ nasiade, aiming to determine the basic color, auxiliary color and dominant color to be used in creating the co⁃ lour environment of the Gymnasiade.

Golden, pink, green, blue... Talking about the in⁃ spiration of the color system of the Gymnasiade, Zhang Wei, the main designer, said that ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade is an international multi- sport event dedi⁃ cated to middle school students worldwide, and each color has a different meaning.

As one of the basic image elements of the Gym⁃ nasiade, core graphics combine various image elements of the 18th Gymnasiade, such as the emblem, slogan, mascot and sports icons, playing an important role in creating the unique image and look of the Gymnasiade and demonstrating the concept of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade and the spirit of Jinjiang."We carefully se⁃ lected five specialties of Jinjiang and adopted a uni⁃ fied visual design approach to create the core graphics with their outlines," said Zhang. According to her, the core graphics use brick- and- stone walls as the main pattern with a combination of the rising sun, onward waves, magnolia in bud and swallow- tail- shaped roof ridges, reflecting the characteristic regional culture and marine culture of Jinjiang while demonstrating the con⁃ cept of "Better Us, Better Future" of the Gymnasiade.

The sports icons follow the design concept of the emblem, which recombines the architectural elements of brick-and-stone walls to show the movements of the 18 major sports items of the Gymnasiade.

Nickname and slogan of volunteers for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade released

The nickname of volunteers for the 18th ISF Gymnasiade (School Summer Games) - Jinji⁃ ang 2020 --“Tong Tong”, and their slogan "Fighting to Win with Volunteers" were released on May 4.

It's learned that the nick⁃ name of the volunteers is originat⁃ ed from Citong, the honorific name of ancient Jinjiang, which refers to a kind of tree symbolizing the city. The red color of Citong tree represents the image of the volunteers while the name Tong Tong means all volunteers, under the same sky, will move forward with one mind to real⁃ ize the dream of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade to⁃ gether. The slogan "Fighting to Win" indicates the spirit and strength of Jinjiang. It means Jinjiang will provide voluntary service with its strength, creat⁃ ing passionate and energetic atmosphere, and demon⁃ strating the sports culture of the Gymnasiade.

On May 4 last year, a campaign launched by the Executive Committee Office of the Gym⁃ nasiade to collect slogans and nicknames for vol⁃ unteers of the games attracted a large number of candidates across the country to submit their works. The organizer received more than 400 works in total. It was after three rounds of evalu⁃ ation and the approval of the Executive Commit⁃ tee Office that the slogan and nickname of volun⁃ teers were finalized.

Countdown timers for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade debut at city landmarks

The countdown timers for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasi⁃ ade were lit up a few days ago at the city landmarks, in⁃ cluding Jinjiang Gymnasiade Sports Center, the traditional block of Wudianshi, the traditional village of Wulin, and Jinjiang International Airport.

According to the publicity staff from the Executive Committee Office, there are two different styles of the countdown timers. The modern one is named "Haisi Yulan" and the ancient one, "Minjinhe". The timers are designed specially to fit the environment while manifest⁃ ing the fusion of antiquity and modernity of the Jinjiang city.

The "Haisi Yulan" timers in Jinjiang Gym⁃ nasiade Sports Center and Jinjiang Internation⁃ al Airport is an embodiment of fresh moderni⁃ ty and dynamics with flowing lines.

The design of "Haisi Yulan" was in⁃ spired by white magnolias, the city flower of Jinjiang, combining the basic color of the VI system of the Gymnasiade, the unique stoneand- brick walls of Southern Fujian architec⁃ ture and the element of sea waves. The rich and vibrant colors echo the Maritime Silk Road culture and the concept of the ISF Jinji⁃ ang 2020 Gymnasiade slogan, which not only show the cultural heritage of the city, but also express the best wishes for the diverse way of growth of youngsters across the world.

The main structure of "Minjinhe" is an ancient house in southern Fujian style that integrates into the tradi⁃ tional block of Wudianshi and the traditional village of Wul⁃ in. Added with the element of paper-cut for window decora⁃ tion, the overall shape looks elegant and lively. It symboliz⁃ es that Jinjiang is an open and inclusive city, which warmly welcomes the arrival of middle school students from the world.

According to Zeng Junyuan, the chief designer of the countdown timer designing team, the timer has a built- in battery, enabling it to function properly despite power failure. To ensure safety and stability, each timer is built on a solid foundation, which can resist the Force 12 winds. At the same time, special workers are also as⁃ signed for its maintenance.

Volunteer talent competition for ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade concluded

On May 4, the final of the Volunteer Talent Compe⁃ tition of ISF Jinjiang 2020 Gymnasiade with the theme of "showing my ambition" came to a successful conclu⁃ sion. Lin Xin from Jiyan Middle School won the first prize of the Middle School group, and Xie Chaonan from Fuzhou University (Jinjiang Science and Education Park) won the first prize of the University Group.

In March this year, the Jinjiang Committee of Commu⁃ nist Youth League launched the Volunteer talent Competi⁃ tion of the 18th Gymnasiade, which targeted at more than 5000 volunteers from 22 schools. After two rounds of pre⁃ liminary contests, 12 candidates from the Middle School Group and the University Group entered the final stage.

The final took four parts: 1 minute for self-introduc⁃ tion, 3 minutes for prepared speech on the theme of "the Gymnasiade and me", 5 minutes for personal talent exhibition, as well as situational Q&A.

"I am a key member of the Youth Volunteer Associ⁃ ation of my school and volunteer of the Gymnasiade. I like dancing very much and I’ve got talent for sports. I felt I was fit for that when I saw the competition an⁃ nouncement." Xie said that she had done her homework for the competition. Now she has a deep understanding of Jinjiang and looks forward to meeting athletes from all over the world. She is willing to contribute to the Gym⁃ nasiade and be an ambassador for Jinjiang.

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