Shenzhen stages spectacular closing of China's 15th National Games

The closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games was held in Shenzhen on Friday, featuring a dazzling array of seaside performances and high-tech displays. One of the ceremony's major highlights was its integration with the city's coastal landscape. Shenzhen's skyline, cross-sea bridges and ports formed the backdrop.

China's 15th National Games, held from November 9 to 21, was co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, marking the first time the Greater Bay Area had jointly hosted the country's premier multi-sport event. The sporting event set eight world records, five world youth records, 13 Asian records, 10 Asian youth records, 14 national records, and seven national youth records across disciplines including athletics, swimming, shooting, weightlifting, track cycling, and sport climbing. Athletes in 12 events at the Games delivered performances that exceeded the winning marks at the Paris Olympics.