Athletes from 37 delegations across the country gathered in the Greater Bay Area to fulfill a call of the times together, jointly writing a new chapter for the National Games, and undoubtedly creating a splendid page in the process of integrating Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao and achieving Chinese-style modernization.
The strategic positioning of "the strategic fulcrum of the new development pattern, the demonstration area for high-quality development, and the leading region for Chinese-style modernization" has set the course of "a vast and boundless horizon" for the Greater Bay Area.
As one of the world's four major bay areas, the container throughput of the three major ports in the Greater Bay Area ranks among the top globally. This important node of the "Belt and Road Initiative" has become a pioneer in China's expansion of high-level opening-up in the new era. At the National Games, the flame from the depths of the South China Sea "lit up like a fire", autonomous vehicles and electronic dogs operated without obstacles, 3D, 5G and AI technologies met the immersive viewing experience requirements, and the scientific and technological innovation chains of the three regions were deeply integrated, actively striving to build a global scientific and technological innovation hub.
The National Games is both a competition arena and a showcase. With two systems, three tariff zones, and nineteen competition venues, and with the rapid and convenient flow of personnel and materials - through sports as a medium, this National Games will witness the new achievements of China's sports undertakings in the new era, and also showcase the vivid practice of "One Country, Two Systems" to the world.
Since the first National Games in 1959, veteran athletes have continued to compete, while new talents have emerged one after another. Countless athletes have left behind their indomitable spirit of striving. The Chinese sports spirit has been passed down from generation to generation. Nowadays, the participation of the entire population has written a new chapter for the "comprehensive" nature of the National Games. In this event, from the 81-year-old Hong Kong table tennis veteran Zhang Yaozhao to the 12-year-old Guizhou diving "little brother" Wu Shijie, athletes of all ages participated; 166 mass sports activities were lively and vibrant, and the event economy was booming. We cheered for the champions, but we also paid more attention to the foundation of national fitness and the vitality of the sports industry behind the medals.
The Olympic flame burns with passion, and the entire land of China unites to pursue its dreams. On the stage set up by this sports event, China in its prime is demonstrating the magnificent scene of Chinese-style modernization with the powerful force of unity from the people, and writing a brand-new chapter of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
