Cuban delegation visits Beijing's National Aquatics Center

Staff members at the National Aquatics Center introduce the venue to the visiting Cuban delegation, Nov. 26, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

A delegation from Cuba's National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation visited the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Nov. 26.

During the visit, the delegation received a briefing on the venue's post-Olympic operational management and sustainable use. They toured key facilities, including an exhibition hall, the warm-up pool, and the Water Park.

Staff members at the National Aquatics Center introduce the venue to the visiting Cuban delegation, Nov. 26, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The delegates were treated to a unique and immersive viewing experience of the "Honor the Water" light show. They highly commended the venue's innovative application of high technology to transform a sports venue into an artistic theater.

Overall, they spoke highly of the facility, noting its efficient use of space, its preservation of China's Olympic legacy, and its reflection of the country's openness and inclusiveness.