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World Games' First-ever Torch Relay To Take Place In China's Sichuan
Chengdu World Games: With the 100-day countdown to the Chengdu World Games falling on Tuesday, the event's organising committee announced that the World Games' first torch relay will be held in southwest China's Sichuan Province on July 26.
The flame collection and launch ceremony will be held at the Sanxingdui Museum before the flame is relayed in three cities in Sichuan: Chengdu, Deyang and Meishan, organisers said on Tuesday, reports Xinhua.
"It will be the first time in the World Games' history to organise torch relay activities. 120 torchbearers will cover a total distance of 11 kilometers," said Wang Fengchao, vice president of the Chengdu World Games organising committee and mayor of Chengdu.
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