FISU President Leonz Eder is interviewed during the meeting. [Video provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade Heads of Delegation Meeting was held in Changchun on Sept 14, bringing together officials from the International University Sports Federation (FISU), heads of delegations from countries and regions, and Executive Committee representatives.

The venue for the event. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

FISU President Leonz Eder; Wang Jiayi, vice-minister of education and vice chair of the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade Organizing Committee; and Changchun Mayor Gu Gang attended the meeting.

As a key international coordination meeting ahead of the games, the event covered preparations and gathered feedback from participating delegations, with discussions on venues, accommodation, transportation, registration, catering, medical services, anti-doping measures, and other event services.

The Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade will be China's second time hosting the event after the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin. It will be the largest international multi-sport winter event ever held in Jilin province and Changchun, showcasing China's winter sports development, promoting international youth exchanges, and boosting the winter sports economy.

Officials inspect venues for the Winter Universiade. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

On Sept 14, participants also inspected competition venues, the opening ceremony venue, the main accreditation center for the Winter Universiade, and the hotel for figure skating delegations. Further inspections of Changchun and Jilin venues are scheduled for Sept 15-16.