 Logo of the 2021 National Games of China | |
| Host city | Shaanxi |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Events | 412 in 36 sports |
| Opening | September 15, 2021 |
| Closing | September 27, 2021 |
| Opened by | Xi Jinping[1] |
| Closed by | Li Keqiang |
| Athlete's Oath | Yang Shunhong (wushu) |
| Main venue | Xi'an Olympic Sports Center |
| Website | 2021shaanxi.com (archived) sport.gov.cn |
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).[2] It is projected that the Games attracted around 20,000 athletes who competed in 409 events in 35 sports.[3][4] This was the first event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.[5]
- ^ "中华人民共和国第十四届运动会开幕式15日晚在西安举行 习近平将出席开幕式并宣布运动会开幕". Xinhua Agency (in Chinese (China)). September 14, 2021.
- ^ Gillen, Nancy (September 11, 2020). "National Games of China to take place in September 2021 with spectators". Inside the Games. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "National Games schedule for September 15 to 27 in 2021". Xinhua. China News Agency. September 11, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "China releases 14th National Games schedule". Xinhua. Xinhua News Agency. June 4, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Houston, Michael (August 21, 2021). "Spectators to be allowed at National Games of China". Inside the Games. Retrieved August 23, 2021.