China's 14th National Games kick off in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

Mascots Zhu Zhu (L) and Jin Jin perform along with dancers at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

Athletes cheer as they march into the stadium at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

Athletes of the host Shaanxi delegation wave to the crowd as they march into the stadium at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

The delegation of referees and umpires wave flags at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

With the words "All the people with united mind" lit up behind them, drummers perform at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

A close-up of performers at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

Special digital effects light up the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

Performers sing at the opening ceremony of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 15, 2021. /CFP

A light show illuminates the stadium ahead of China's 14th National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, September 13, 2021. /CFP