As the 15th National Games of China gear up for a milestone run, organizers unveiled game-changing plans at a press conference in Guangzhou. Guangdong Province is teaming up with the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions to co-host an event that spans the entire Greater Bay Area.
From Guangzhou's world-class diving "dream team" to fencing at Hong Kong's new Kai Tak Sports Park and table tennis and women's volleyball in Macao, the action will light up three competition zones. At least 65% of venue seats are open for public purchase through a unified online platform, with on-site options for last-minute fans.
Tech takes center stage: humanoid robots will lead the torch relay, and organizers promise an innovative flame-extinguishing finale that's as thrilling as the competition. To keep fans moving, three inter-city rail lines and seven subway lines linking Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan will connect venues to accommodations.
More than medals, the National Games are a catalyst for coordinated growth between sports and urban development. Young global fans, tech enthusiasts and digital nomads alike will find plenty to cheer about as the Greater Bay Area transforms for this high-tech, fan-first showcase.
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Preparations for 15th National Games of China continue to ramp up
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