Southeast Asian students value rare role as World Games volunteers

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Nguyen Thi Phuong Hoa, a 23-year-old Vietnamese graduate student at Chengdu University, is among the over 580 student volunteers, including four international students, contributing to the Chengdu World Games 2025. Hoa, who served as a translator in the Athletes' Village, views this as an honor and a chance to deepen her understanding of Chinese society. Inspired by Chinese culture since childhood, she chose Chengdu University over a local Vietnamese institution. Fluent in Mandarin, Hoa has embraced life in Chengdu, appreciating its vibrant culture and warm atmosphere.