China unveils podium uniforms for 20th Asian Games delegation

China unveiled the podium uniforms for its delegation to the 20th Asian Games in Beijing on Monday under the theme "Shining Across Asia, Infinite Possibilities."

The 20th Asian Games will open in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi prefecture in Japan, on Sept. 19.

The podium uniforms were jointly unveiled by the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning. Designed by Li-Ning, the apparel incorporates temperature-regulating fibers developed using thermal-control technology derived from China's Chang'e-1 lunar probe, enabling adaptive temperature regulation for enhanced comfort. 

The accompanying footwear features Li-Ning's BOOM Arc technology, which combines supercritical foam materials with an arched structural design to deliver enhanced shock absorption, improved stability and more effective pressure distribution.

Cui Jian (R2), deputy director of the General Administration of Sport of China, Li Ning (L1), world-renowned gymnast and founder of the Li-Ning brand, and other guests jointly inaugurate the uniform launch ceremony in Beijing, Aug. 3, 2026. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The launch ceremony was jointly inaugurated by Cui Jian, deputy director of the General Administration of Sport of China (GASC), Li Ning, world-renowned gymnast and founder of the Li-Ning brand, and other guests.

Speaking at the event, Cui recalled that the 11th Asian Games, held in Beijing in 1990, marked the first time China hosted a major international multi-sport event. He said the Games not only greatly advanced the development of both competitive and recreational sports in China, but also served as an important bridge for sports exchanges and mutual learning between China and the rest of the world.

Cui also noted that 1990 marked the first time the Li-Ning brand supplied competition apparel for the Chinese delegation to the Asian Games, beginning a long-standing partnership between Chinese sports brands and the national team while supporting Chinese athletes in pursuing excellence on the international stage.

Looking ahead, Cui said that as China advances the goal of accelerating the building of a country strong in sports set out in its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the GASC will continue to improve mechanisms and provide platforms to encourage greater participation by high-quality enterprises in sports development.

He added that these efforts would promote independent innovation and industrial upgrading in the sports industry while fostering mutually reinforcing development between competitive sports and Chinese brands.