ACES continues its global expansion with the official opening of ACES China, headquartered in Beijing, under the leadership of Li Qunlai as President. This new delegation is part of ACES Asia and marks a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to promote sports policies, active lifestyles, and sustainable urban development through the European Capital and City of Sport model.

China has shown remarkable interest in ACES initiatives, with numerous cities eager to participate in the prestigious designation process. The launch of ACES China will facilitate and support these candidacies, providing local governments and sports authorities with direct access to the ACES network and its extensive expertise in sports policy, infrastructure development, and community engagement.

The growing enthusiasm from Chinese cities reflects a strong commitment to promoting sports, well-being, and innovation, perfectly aligning with ACES’s core values. By integrating into the ACES ecosystem, China’s urban centers will have the opportunity to showcase their achievements on an international stage, fostering collaboration with other ACES member cities across the world.

With this new step, ACES reinforces its global reach, ensuring that more cities worldwide can benefit from its programs and initiatives, ultimately making sports and physical activity a fundamental pillar of urban development.