2005 National Games of China
The 10th National Games of the People's Republic of China was a multi-sport event that was held in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, from 12–23 October 2005.
| Host city | Nanjing, Jiangsu |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Teams | 42 |
| Athletes | 9986 (men: 5483/women: 4503) |
| Events | 46 |
| Opening | 12 October 2005 |
| Closing | 23 October 2005 |
| Opened by | Hu Jintao (CCP general secretary and Chinese president) |
| Closed by | Wen Jiabao (Premier) |
| Main venue | Nanjing Olympic Sports Center |
As a premier national sporting event, the 10th National Games of the People's Republic of China aimed to identify and nurture athlete talents and build up the national teams for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
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