(Yicai Global) Nov. 27 -- The southwestern Chinese cities of Chengdu and Chongqing intend to follow in Beijing’s footsteps by jointly hosting the Olympic Games in 2032, the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau told Yicai Global.

“Chengdu will explore the feasibility of holding large comprehensive sports events such as the 2030 Summer Youth Olympic Games and the 2032 Summer Olympic Games,” Chengdu Sports Bureau said in a document posted on its website on Nov. 3.

The department heads of the Chongqing Sports Bureau, however, said they had only read about it in media reports.

Chengdu has been holding more international sports events in recent years, such as the 18th World Police and Fire Games last year. It will hold the World University Games next year, the 2022 World Team Table Tennis Championships and the 2023 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup.

Editor: Tom Litting