CCTV News: According to the Chengdu 2025 World Games, on the morning of February 27, the torch release event of the 12th World Games in 2025 was held in Chengdu Tianfu Art Park. Under the witness of outstanding athlete representatives, citizen representatives, international friends and other people from all walks of life, the "Shu Jin Gift Box" slowly opened, and the first torch in the history of the World Games was officially released.

The Chengdu World Games torch was named "Bamboo Dream" and means "Chasing Dreams", echoing the torch relay slogan "Holding hands with the world fortune and ignite dreams." The "Bamboo Dream" design cleverly uses torch shapes, colors, patterns, etc. to convey the concept of world fortune and tell good Chinese stories.

The release of the World Fortune Torch is also a sincere invitation from Chengdu to the world. In 161 days, athletes and friends from the world will "chase their dreams" together under the reflection of the "Bamboo Dream" and feel the charm of World Fortune and the enthusiasm of the city. The Chengdu World Games will also hold the first torch relay event in the history of the World Games.

The torch shape of the "Bamboo Dream" extracts the shape of a bronze standing figure unearthed from Sanxingdui, which is like a proud and upright "bamboo". Since ancient times, China loves bamboo, cherishes bamboo, and respects bamboo. Bamboo has the noble character of a gentleman's humble and low-key and humble person. Its vitality is tenacious and tenacious, and will rather fail. This is highly consistent with the sports spirit of unity, struggle, and healthy and upward, which means that the world's fortune is like a strong and powerful man. The two bamboo buds on the top are spreading their arms gracefully, symbolizing the open and inclusive China, and the warm and friendly Sichuan and Chengdu embrace the world.

The color of the "Bamboo Dream" torch, green and silver complement each other, green represents the background color of the world, China advocates harmonious coexistence between man and nature, Chengdu World Games practices the concept of green and low-carbon, park cities push windows to see green, and the vibrant scenes of the World Games project are naturally harmonious; silver symbolizes technology and innovation, speed and power. China is always following the "green" and making efforts to "new" everywhere, and going to the future with the world.

The "Bamboo Dream" torch pattern is eye-catching, and the mascots Shubao and Jinzai poke out their agile figure, announcing the world's first world torch "fate" from Tianfu. Sanxingdui is in line with the Jinsha ruins. The exquisite and mysterious ancient Shu pattern more than 3,000 years ago traveled through time and space to imprint the torch, and the Chinese cultural heritage has been passed down from ancient times to the present. The torch exit from the torch was unearthed copper-standing portrait sun crown unearthed at the Jinsha ruins, symbolizing that the world is bravely striving to win the crown; the torch is supported by the sacred phoenix pattern of the Sanxingdui ruins, conveying the ancient wish of "the phoenix flying and singing will make the world peaceful", and wishing the world peace and beauty. The spirit of sports is like the light of dawn, illuminating every figure of struggle. Chengdu World Movement uses competitions as a bridge and communicates with hearts. The Chinese people are willing to work with the people of the world to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

The main creators of "Bamboo Dream", Feng Ben and Wang Anxu are from Jilin Academy of Art. Feng Ben is the main designer of the mascot of the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing. On August 31, 2024, the launch ceremony of the torch design collection of Chengdu World Games was held at the Chengdu Archaeological Center. A team of 7 people from Feng Ben's creative designers participated and submitted two design plans, "Bamboo Dream" and "Bamboo Wish". It is understood that the appearance design of the Chengdu World Games torch has been collected through global public solicitation, and a total of 272 works were collected. After public review, expert review, joint review by IWGA (International World Games Association), organizing committee and executive committee, "Bamboo Dream" stood out and was determined to be the torch of the 12th World Games in 2025.

IWGA (International World Games Association), President José Perurena, said that the release of the Chengdu World Games torch is a milestone in the history of the World Games, which is of great significance not only to Chengdu, but also to the entire World Games family. The torch relay of the Chengdu World Games will add a new dimension to the spirit of the World Games. "We look forward to gathering with you this summer to celebrate the most exciting World Games in history."

The Chengdu World Games will be officially held on August 7, 2025. As the highest level of the international comprehensive sports event in non-Olympic events, it is an international comprehensive event held in western China again after the successful hosting of the Chengdu Universiade.