Student volunteers from Yiwu are ready for their work. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

A total of 170 students from Yiwu will work as volunteers during the 17th Games of Zhejiang Province, according to an event held at the Yiwu Industrial & Commercial College on July 24.

The students come from local colleges such as the Yiwu Industrial & Commercial College, Yiwu Urban Vocational and Technical School, and Yiwu International Business School, and some were born in Yiwu.

During the event, the 170 students were encouraged by teachers and athletes to do their part to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the provincial games, as well as showcase the energy and passion of young people in Yiwu.

The Games of Zhejiang Province are the largest comprehensive sports meet in the province and are held every four years. This is the first time a city in central or western Zhejiang has hosted a provincial sporting event.

This year's event will see 1,076 gold medals being handed out for 910 disciplines in 34 sports, and over 16,210 athletes from around the province will take part.

In addition, three major items and 10 sub-items for mass sports will be featured, and three winter sports and one performance item will be added.