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10th International UAV Innovation Grand Prix opens in Zigong

Co-hosted by the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Zigong Municipal Government, the 10th International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Innovation Grand Prix kicked off on at the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park on Nov. 22.

Sichuan strengthens low-altitude economy with Zigong industry chain conference

The 2025 Sichuan Low-Altitude Economy Industry Chain Ecosystem Conference opened on Nov. 13 in Zigong, building momentum for the province's expanding low-altitude economy and industrial collaboration.

Zigong beats Luzhou 2-0 to secure Sichuan City League finals place

Backed by a packed home crowd at Zigong Nanhu Sports Center, Zigong Lantern City Shenlong beat Luzhou Jiaoxiang 2-0 on Nov. 9 to top the southern division of the 2025–26 Sichuan City Football League (Chuan Chao League) and book a spot in next March's finals.

Ton-class eVTOL completes crewed test flights in Zigong

The VOLANT VE25-100, a ton-class manned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has successfully completed its first round of crewed test flights at Zigong Aviation Industrial Park.

Zigong positions itself as regional sports hub

Zigong hosted the opening ceremony for the fifth Sichuan-Chongqing Sports Tourism and Leisure Consumption Season on Oct. 16, alongside the 15th Zigong Games and 12th Zigong Senior Games, as the city advances its ambition to become a "City of Sports Events."

Zigong tops Southern Sichuan Division with 3-1 win over Ziyang

The Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Football Team secured a 3-1 home victory against the Ziyang Dental Valley Team in the fourth round of the Sichuan City Football League (Chuan Chao League) on Oct. 12.

Zigong welcomes over 1m visitors during National Day and Mid-Autumn holiday

During the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Oct 1-8, Zigong experienced a significant tourism surge under the theme "Marvelous Zigong: Exploring the Land of Dinosaurs."

Fourth Zigong Intl Dinosaur Culture Tourism Festival kicks off

The Fourth Zigong International Dinosaur Culture Tourism Festival kicked off on Sept. 30 under the theme "Marvelous Zigong: Exploring the Land of Dinosaurs."

'Tianfu People's Stage' Southern Sichuan Showcase held in Rong county

The 2025 Sichuan "Tianfu People's Stage" Southern Sichuan Showcase was held in Rong county, Zigong, on Sept. 29, bringing together a rich blend of music, folk culture and community traditions.

Zigong football team makes debut in Sichuan league

The Zigong Lantern City Shenlong Team has kicked off their debut season in the 2025-26 Sichuan City Football League, also known as "Chuanchao," following a send-off ceremony on Sept. 26 at Nanhu Sports Center.