![]() Logo of the 2021 National Games of China | |
Host city | Shaanxi |
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Country | China |
Events | 412 in 36 sports |
Opening | September 15, 2021 |
Closing | September 27, 2021 |
Opened by | Xi Jinping ( CCP general secretary and Chinese President) [1] |
Closed by | Li Keqiang ( Chinese Premier) |
Athlete's Oath | Yang Shunhong (wushu) |
Main venue | Xi'an Olympic Sports Center |
Website | Official website |
The 14th National Games of China (中华人民共和国第十四届运动会), commonly known as Shaanxi 2021 (陕西2021), was a multi-sports event held throughout Shaanxi from September 15 to 27, 2021 (though some events will be taking place before the games officially start). [2] It is projected that the Games attracted around 20,000 athletes who competed in 409 events in 35 sports. [3] [4] This was the first event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 14th National Games was one of the first major multi-sport events to allow spectators, which have to provide test certificates within 72 hours prior to entering any venues. [5]
In September 2015, the General Administration of Sport of China officially issued the notice of bid for the 14th National Games. [6] On October 19, the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government formally submitted the bidding materials to the General Administration of Sports. [6] They were left uncontested and thus Shaanxi was confirmed to be the host on January 4, 2016. [7]
Many venues as well as public infrastructure were updated in preparation for the Games. [8] [9]
The program was nearly identical to that of the 2020 Summer Olympics since the events occurred in close proximity to each other. Breaking and Wushu are the only sports that were added to the program.
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Wang Shun from the Zhejiang province won a total of 6 gold medals in this games, bringing his total National Games gold medals tally to 15, surpassing the previous record of 12 gold medals won by Sun Yang. [10]
![]() Logo of the 2021 National Games of China | |
Host city | Shaanxi |
---|---|
Country | China |
Events | 412 in 36 sports |
Opening | September 15, 2021 |
Closing | September 27, 2021 |
Opened by | Xi Jinping ( CCP general secretary and Chinese President) [1] |
Closed by | Li Keqiang ( Chinese Premier) |
Athlete's Oath | Yang Shunhong (wushu) |
Main venue | Xi'an Olympic Sports Center |
Website | Official website |
The 14th National Games of China (中华人民共和国第十四届运动会), commonly known as Shaanxi 2021 (陕西2021), was a multi-sports event held throughout Shaanxi from September 15 to 27, 2021 (though some events will be taking place before the games officially start). [2] It is projected that the Games attracted around 20,000 athletes who competed in 409 events in 35 sports. [3] [4] This was the first event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 14th National Games was one of the first major multi-sport events to allow spectators, which have to provide test certificates within 72 hours prior to entering any venues. [5]
In September 2015, the General Administration of Sport of China officially issued the notice of bid for the 14th National Games. [6] On October 19, the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government formally submitted the bidding materials to the General Administration of Sports. [6] They were left uncontested and thus Shaanxi was confirmed to be the host on January 4, 2016. [7]
Many venues as well as public infrastructure were updated in preparation for the Games. [8] [9]
The program was nearly identical to that of the 2020 Summer Olympics since the events occurred in close proximity to each other. Breaking and Wushu are the only sports that were added to the program.
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Wang Shun from the Zhejiang province won a total of 6 gold medals in this games, bringing his total National Games gold medals tally to 15, surpassing the previous record of 12 gold medals won by Sun Yang. [10]