We are ready - written on the occasion of the countdown to the 15th National Sports Meeting on the third daynnWhen the torch of the National Sports Meeting blooms in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and the war song of Magnificent rings out in the Gre
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When the torch of the National Games blooms in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, and when the war song of Mighty and Unyielding echoes in the Greater Bay Area, a sports event carrying faith, innovation, and dreams is already surging with enthusiasm.
In three days, the opening ceremony of the 15th National Sports Games will be held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. This is an unprecedented joint event between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and represents a cross-regional exploration of integrat
From the approval of hosting in 2021 to the upcoming opening, looking back on the history of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao working together to host the competition over the past four years and the fruitful results achieved, we confidently extend a w
We are ready! The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area welcomes you!

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It was in August 2021 that the General Office of the State Council officially approved Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao to jointly host the 15th National Sports Games. From that moment on, the National Sports Games entered the 'Greater Bay Area Time'.
This is not only the first time in the history of the National Games that it is jointly hosted by multiple regions, but also a new practice of one country, two systems in the sports field. Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao quickly reached a consensus,

This consensus is an expression of confidence and a declaration of courage!
Confidence comes from the guidance of national strategy. The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a major national strategy that was planned, deployed, and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping himself. Sports is one o
Courage comes from the shared responsibility of the three regions. Guangzhou, Guangdong has hosted the 6th, 9th National Games and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, with rich experience in hosting events. For the preparation of the 15th National Games,
The enthusiasm of all sectors of society to participate in the 15th National Sports Meeting continues to grow. Countdown signs on city streets, mass fitness activities in communities, and corporate promotional activities have made the atmosphere of S
The sports, cultural tourism, and technology industries are actively engaged in creating a virtuous cycle of event economy and social vitality. The sports industry is accelerating its upgrade through events, the cultural tourism market is taking adva
From government coordination to public response, and then to market stimulation, the preparation process of the 15th Sports Meeting has condensed confidence and courage, deeply ingraining the concepts of collaboration, sharing, and win-win results am
Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have built an efficient cooperation system through mechanism innovation, networking and coordination, and information sharing. The solemn vow of taking sports as a medium is a realistic note for the coordinated develop
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The preparation of the 15th National Sports Games is a systematic project that tests the city's management capabilities, coordination mechanisms, and social mobilization, as well as the depth and breadth of the integration of the bay area.
Over the past four years, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have demonstrated a pragmatic, efficient, and collaborative determination in their joint efforts to promote the 15th National Sports Games.
The competition schedule was arranged following the principle of centered on Guangdong with Hong Kong and Macao given priority. By taking the urban characteristics and project advantages into consideration and fully respecting the wishes of Hong Kong
The competition not only achieves linkage in terms of geography, but also in terms of concepts, mechanisms, and actions.
Mechanism innovation promotes integration. This is the first time that Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have collaborated to host the event, which means overcoming differences in systems, laws, and standards. To solve cross-border coordination challeng
The road cycling race connects three places and achieves the goal of “one event across three borders and no stops”. Athletes can achieve “touchless customs clearance” through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The cross-border course is 230 kilometer
The venues for the 15th National Sports Games are steadily being renewed. Instead of taking the usual route of building new venues, the focus is on revitalizing existing ones. Familiar landmarks such as Tianhe Sports Center, Guangdong Olympic Sports
Green architectural concepts and near-zero carbon technologies are applied throughout each project, from energy efficiency to material recycling, from lighting optimization to barrier-free design. Each sports stadium serves as a model of sustainable
Urban renewal is speeding up. Hosting the event is about building the city. The strategy of 'Invigorating the city through events and promoting the events through the city' is an important approach for Guangdong to prepare for the National Games. Gua
The Guangdong Olympic Sports Center has newly added a public space of 28,000 square meters, becoming a fitness park shared by citizens; Tianhe Sports Center has paved professional running tracks and all-weather running paths, serving more than ten mi
The preparation of the National Games has not only given the cities a new look, but also added vitality to the residents' lives. Cities such as Shenzhen, Foshan, and Zhuhai have taken fitness construction as a starting point to expand green spaces, i
The measures are beneficial to the people and have gained popularity. The National Games is not only an event for athletes, but also a grand event for all of us. This year, there are 23 major events and 166 minor events in the mass events, with about
Sharing is an important concept in the preparation of the 15th National Sports Meeting, and it is also a vivid manifestation of the principle of putting people at the center of the event. Universal sharing is the warmest backdrop of the 15th National
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The 15th National Games is the largest one ever held, and its preparation is also a competition. In this race against time, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have shown strong determination, and the preparation results are already evident.
First, it is about innovation and breakthrough. The 15th National Games has achieved a joint hosting across three regions for the first time, forming a joint hosting model of three regions with three integrations. This institutional innovation has cr
Secondly, it is about integrated development. The event not only drives the development and upgrading of the sports industry, but also promotes deep integration of the regional economy and society. The synergies between "sports + technology", "sports
Third, it is about benefiting the people and sharing with them. The mass sports events have never had such a large number of projects with such wide coverage. From urban squares to rural fields, from Hong Kong and Macao communities to mainland compet
Fourth, is green savings. The 15th National Games insists on non-construction of new large-scale venues, low-carbon transformation and resource recycling, to realize the unity of energy conservation and benefits. From venue reconstruction to operatio

As the countdown comes closer, the pace of preparation is becoming increasingly intense. From event scheduling to volunteer recruitment, from venue testing to security exercises, each task is running like a precision gear at high speed: all 105 compe
Today, the atmosphere in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is permeated with excitement for the 15th National Games. The slogan, “Passionate National Games, Vibrant Greater Bay Area”, is catchy, and the mascots Xiyangyang and Lerongrong
The preparation of the event not only brings people anticipation, but also a sense of belonging. The 15th National Games has become a shared festival for citizens and a common emotional symbol for the Bay Area. It unites the efforts of three regions,
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The smiles of volunteers are the best face of the 15th National Sports Games. All the beauty comes unexpectedly, you and me, all are here. This is the lyrics of the theme song of the volunteers for the 15th National Sports Games and the Special Olymp
Next will be the time for those who strive, for those who struggle, and even more so, the time for China. Through the 15th National Sports Games and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the world will see a more open, confident, and inclus
Let's count down together and eagerly await the arrival of November 9th to witness this passionate and vibrant sports event in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(Source: South China Network)


