2021 National Games of China
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). It is projected that the Games will attract around 20,000 athletes who will compete in 409 events in 35 sports. This will be the first event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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) |
| 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 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.
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