2021 National Games of China
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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.
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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)[1] |
Closed by | Li Keqiang (Chinese Premier) |
Athlete's Oath | Yang Shunhong (wushu) |
Main venue | Xi'an Olympic Sports Center |
Website | Official website |
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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]