China’s 15th National Games opened in Guangzhou on Sunday, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, celebrating sport, unity and cultural pride.
China’s 15th National Games officially opened on Sunday evening (November 9) with a grand ceremony in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan attended the event, where athletes and fitness enthusiasts from 37 delegations across the country made a striking entrance at the Guangdong Olympic Centre Stadium.
The ceremony began at 20:00 local time, with an honour guard from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) solemnly carrying the national flag into the arena. The flags of the National Games of the People’s Republic of China and the 15th edition of the Games followed, symbolising national unity and sporting spirit.
Delegations representing China’s provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, as well as the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, entered the stadium to enthusiastic applause. Xi and Peng waved and greeted the athletes, who responded with cheers and waves.
The Games, running from November 9 to 21, mark the first time that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has co-hosted the nation’s largest multi-sport event, underlining regional integration and cooperation.
First held in 1959, the National Games stand as China’s premier multi-sport competition, often described as the country’s own “mini-Olympics.”
The 15th edition features 34 competitive sports with 419 events, alongside 23 mass participation sports featuring 166 events, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for fitness and grassroots sport across the nation.
The opening ceremony showcased music, dance, and visual performances celebrating China’s cultural diversity and the country’s commitment to promoting sportsmanship, unity, and national pride.
Xi’s attendance underscored the government’s continued emphasis on sport as a pillar of national development, encouraging youth participation and regional collaboration in athletics and health initiatives.
Negotiations conducted with the United States and European nations, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia, were "very close to a real r...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Mark Wiseman, a former global investment banker and head of Canada’s largest pe...
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, has died after a Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles....
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed at bolstering the Scandinavian nation’s air defence capabilities, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Mark Wiseman, a former global investment banker and head of Canada’s largest pension fund, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States.
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, has died after a Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles.
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, has died after a Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is monitoring recent Iranian military exercises and will raise the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Washington next week.
Israel’s government has approved the creation of 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that analysts say further undermines the prospects for a viable Palestinian state.
Swedish customs officials have boarded a Russian freighter anchored in Swedish waters after confirming that the vessel and its owners are subject to European Union and U.S. sanctions.
Negotiations conducted with the United States and European nations, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia, were "very close to a real result," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. State Department has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale of Advanced Medium Range Air‑to‑Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, aimed at bolstering the Scandinavian nation’s air defence capabilities, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency said on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Mark Wiseman, a former global investment banker and head of Canada’s largest pension fund, as the country’s next ambassador to the United States.
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, has died after a Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment