Universiade Special: Mayor: Sports gala will lift Shenzhen's lifestyle

The Universiade presents an opportunity to not only host an international college sports event, but also for the overall development of Shenzhen, the city's Party secretary and acting mayor Wang Rong said on Wednesday evening.

"Shenzhen's urban services, infrastructure, image, the manners of local citizens and the quality of life will all be improved through preparations and hosting of the 2011 Summer Universiade," Wang said.

He made the remarks to visiting officials led by President George E. Killian from the International University Sports Federation (FISU) who traveled to Shenzhen for the federation's executive committee meeting.