ZLATIBOR, Serbia, April 5 (Xinhua) -- China is fielding one of the largest delegations at the 2025 ISF U15 Gymnasiade, which officially opened Saturday in the western Serbian mountain city of Zlatibor.

The Chinese delegation comprises 154 members, including 101 student-athletes-58 girls and 43 boys-from 81 schools. Over the next ten days, they will compete in 16 disciplines and 125 events ranging from athletics and swimming to martial arts and racket sports.

China's presence was warmly acknowledged during a festive and multicultural opening ceremony, which marked the start of the international youth sports festival. The Gymnasiade, returning to Serbia after its inaugural 2021 edition in Belgrade, has drawn around 4,000 participants from 55 countries and regions.

The competitions of the 2025 ISF U15 Gymnasiade will be held across five towns, namely Zlatibor, Uzice, Priboj, Pozega, and Lucani.

Young athletes from the world will also take part in educational and cultural activities, including "Nations Night" and "Culture Day". Enditem

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