Key Facts
• The 15th National Games began on November 9 in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
• Held every four years, it is China’s equivalent to Japan’s National Sports Festival.
• The event features 34 sports, 419 events, and approximately 14,000 athletes.
• Competitions run until November 21, with some events starting earlier.
• This is the first time Hong Kong and Macau are hosting the Games.
• A cycling race on November 8 crossed the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
• The Games aim to foster unity and accelerate the Greater Bay Area economic strategy.
Summary
The 15th National Games of China commenced on November 9, spanning Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. This quadrennial event, akin to Japan’s National Sports Festival, features 34 sports and 419 events, with around 14,000 athletes participating. Notably, it marks the first time Hong Kong and Macau are co-hosting the Games. A cycling race on November 8 highlighted the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, symbolizing regional connectivity. The Chinese government aims to use the Games to promote unity and advance the Greater Bay Area economic integration strategy. The event runs until November 21, with some competitions starting earlier.
