The 2026 Autumn Sports Meet of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) was held at Liulin Campus from October 29 to 30. Under the theme “Celebrating the New Era and Forging Ahead on a New Journey; Setting Sail for the 15th Five-Year Plan and Laying the Foundation for the University's Centennial,” the event brought together university leaders Zhao Jianjun, Li Yongqiang, Xie Hong, Zhou Mingshan, Ma Yongqiang, Wang Qing and Gai Kaicheng, as well as heads of administrative departments, schools and research institutes. Zhao Jianjun, Secretary of the CPC SWUFE Committee, officially declared the meet open.
This year's meet featured 40 events, including track and field, tennis, badminton, group rope skipping, tug-of-war and ultimate frisbee. An autumn campus run was also introduced, while numerous alumni returned to campus to compete alongside current students and faculty. A formation showcasing the integration of digital technologies into teaching and learning made its debut, highlighting the role of technology in driving educational innovation and advancing talent development.
On the field, athletes gave their all, striving for excellence while demonstrating sportsmanship. Behind the scenes, faculty members and students joined forces to cheer on competitors and provide enthusiastic support and services. The entire university community participated with great enthusiasm, contributing to a well-organized and vibrant sporting event. The spirit of perseverance, determination and striving for excellence resonated throughout the SWUFE campus.
The meet concluded successfully on the afternoon of October 30. Gai Kaicheng, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC SWUFE Committee and Vice President, delivered the closing remarks. University leaders and heads of administrative departments presented awards to the winning teams. The School of Finance, the China Financial Research Institute, the School of Accounting and the School of Business Administration claimed top-three places in the overall team standings across the Autumn Sports Meet and the “Guanghua Cup” series of sports competitions.
