上海與武術的淵源則可以追溯到一百年前，1910年，武術大師霍元甲在上海創辦了“中國精武體操會”，這也是上海精武體育總會的前身。

　　Shanghai’s century-old tie with Wushu dates back to 1910 when Wushu master Huo Yuanjia founded Jing Wu Athletic Association in Shanghai. Later, it became known as Chin Woo Athletic Federation.

　　作為有著四千年武術歷史的中國，在全球化的時代，如何繼續讓武術以“人類文明重要成果”的價值來回饋當下——上海正在重新思考！

　　Wushu has a history of 4,000 years in China. Shanghai is rethinking about its benefits to today's world as a "major achievement of the human civilizaiton" in globalization! 

　　“海納百川”是上海的城市精神，上海不僅文化相容性好，更重要的是，在上�！皠撔轮腔蹮o處不在、創新活力競相迸發”，體育已經深深融進這座城市，運動、尤其是武術運動成為百姓重要生活方式。

　　Inclusiveness is the spirit of Shanghai. Shanghai has strong cultural compatibility. What's more, "Innovation and wisdom are everywhere are thriving in the city. Sports have been deeply integrated into the city. Sports, especially wushu, have become an important way of life of the people.

　　全球著名體育城市與武術運動

　　上海不僅在中國所有的地區經濟發展水平高、承辦條件好，更重要的是，上海的體育運動發展正在朝著體育產業總規模約500億美元的“全球著名體育城市”目標前進。

　　Shanghai is one of the most developed cities in China and has ideal conditions for hosting the event. More importantly, Shanghai is dedicated to building a "world-famous sports city" with its sports industry valuing a total of 50 billion dolloars.

　　建設“全球著名體育城市”，是今后幾年政府全局性工作中非常重要的組成部分。相比其他體育項目，武術運動有著非凡的意義，上海也一直很重視。

　　Shanghai has proposed to build itself into a “world-renowned sports city”, which will be part and parcel of the government’s general plan in the next few years. Compared with other sports, Wushu boasts extraordinary significance and is paid to great attention by the city. 

　　特別是近年來，上海開展武術運動不僅出成績、出水平，更重要的是，在武術精神的傳承與傳播方面，也有諸多創新。

　　Particularly in recent years, Shanghai not only has made remarkable achievements in wushu, but also has been innovative in the inheritance and promotion of its spirit. 

　　這次，上海有機會承辦國際武術運動最高規格的賽事，盡一切所能辦好賽事，并且將以此作為契機，為世界武術運動的更好開展提供“中國方案”。

　　Now Shanghai has the opportunity to host the world top level wushu tournament. Shanghai will try our best to make it a big success and take the chance to offer you a “China Proposal” for the better of the sport of wushu around the world.

　　2019世錦賽，上海見 !