The giant panda "Shu Bao" and the golden monkey "Jin Zai" were chosen from thousands of entries to represent Chengdu 2025. 

While the giant panda is the most iconic animal of Chengdu, the Sichuan golden monkey embodies boundless vitality. The mascots of the World Games 2025 in Chengdu aim to raise awareness about the protection of rare animals and biodiversity, aligning with the concepts of environmental conservation and sustainability," International Sports Press Association President Gianni Merlo said, according to Street Insider. 

The giant panda and the golden snub-nosed monkey are from Sichuan Province, home to the capital city of Chengdu. Shu Bao features Chengdu's city flower, the hibiscus, in its ears, and Jin Zai’s ears feature artefacts excavated from the Sanxingdui site. Their attire depicts lucid waters and lush mountains, and the cultural pattern on it embodies the Sun and Immortal Birds Gold Ornament: a symbol of China's cultural heritage.

Sichuan boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, stunning natural scenery, and notable cultural achievements. The region has already successfully hosted world-class sporting events, such as the FISU World University Games while showcasing the region's natural splendour and vibrant cultural life.

In celebration of the One-Year-to-Go milestone, Beijing, Chengdu and Hong Kong also held activities to promote the event including a World Games Chengdu-HK Railway tour, premieres of the official promotional video and unveiling of the official mascots. Locals were also treated to korfball and flying-disc demonstrations.

The World Games in Chengdu runs from 7 to 17 August 2025. More than 5,000 athletes from over 100 countries are set to compete in the multi-sport event, featuring 35 sports and 61 disciplines including pétanque, sambo, tug-of-war and wheelchair rugby.