The Chengdu University Games offers not only fierce competition, but a chance for young athletes to savor the city's world-famous cuisine and meet locals of all ages. Yang Jinghao reports.

　　YANG JINGHAO Chengdu, Sichuan Province "When talking about Chengdu, the first thing that comes to many people's mind is the food. The city is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and culture. As the World University Games is underway here, let's go check out how global participants feel about the local delicacies and snacks."

　　For many people, spicy food, especially hot pot and the famous "Chuan Chuan" skewers, are a must-try in the city.

　　The young athletes are also eager to enjoy these popular delicacies.

　　JOHNSON KAYRON MELICK American Runner "The hot pot is so good. In America, I love spicy food. So, to come here and eat actual spicy food, it's amazing. It's actually amazing!"

　　I ask if they worry about the spicy food impacting their performance in the competition.

　　LOPEZ VINCENT GIOVANNI American Runner "No, because it's not that spicy. It's spicy, but it's good spicy."

　　JOHNSON KAYRON MELICK American Runner "No. I don't think that will impact me. I'm a fan of spicy. So I usually eat spicy."

　　The mouthwatering street snacks are also a popular choice. But just as hot as the food is the hospitality of the locals.

　　"We're the host of this Universiade. I've never seen so many foreign friends getting together in my city, so I feel very excited. And I want to take some pictures with them."

　　PIOTR HATOWSKI Polish Taekwondo Coach "It's crazy. It's crazy. I've never seen this before. Chinese people are lovely. I love them. It's incredible."

　　The university students say they feel right at home here. They exchange special edition pins with locals and even join citizens in the popular "square dance."

　　For the athletes, the event is not just about the competition. It's an opportunity to make new friends, and explore the city's culture in their own special way.

　　DALAL VIKAS Indian Athlete "We are very sad. We don't want to go from here. We really appreciate that China is very very beautiful, people are so good. They are very helpful."

　　As FISU officials say, by learning from each other, young people from around the globe can help create a better world for all. YJH, CGTN, Chengdu.