With the continuous improvement of epidemic prevention and control in the whole country, the preparations for sports events in various places are also recovering rapidly. On the morning of February 25th, On the occasion of the 60-day countdown to the 2021 Samaranch Cup Air Volleyball Invitational Tournament (Zigong Station), the plenary meeting of the preparatory group for the tournament was held in Zigong, Sichuan. Representatives of Chengdu Office of Samaranch Foundation, Zigong Cultural Tourism Investment and Development Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Leon Sports Development Co., Ltd. had a comprehensive communication on the progress of various preparatory work. All members of the Samaranch Foundation men's and women's air volleyball teams attended the meeting as nonvoting delegates.

The 2021 Samaranch Cup Air Volleyball Invitational Tournament is an important way to fulfill the mission of Samaranch Foundation, promote the development of national fitness and promote the Olympic spirit. The Chengdu Office of the Samaranch Foundation said that the competition is a good platform and opportunity to publicize the Olympic culture in the Olympic year. The Samaranch Foundation and its governing units attach great importance to the competition and hope to bring the Olympic culture to Zigong City, Zigong citizens and participating teams from all over the world through competitions, exhibitions, public welfare activities and other forms.