BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- As the biggest ever in the history of the quadrennial event, the 13th Chinese National Games kicked off in Tianjin last Sunday.
The event, inaugurated in 1959, is billed as China's mini-Olympics, and features 417 events across 33 sports for professional athletes, and 126 disciplines in 19 mass programs.
The National Games mark historic milestone in China's sports reform. Tianjin has made full-preparation to make it an unforgettable sports gala. You definitely can’t miss it!
Tianjin well-prepared to welcome guests
Photo taken on Aug. 13, 2017 shows the illuminated night view in Tianjin of North China. Two parts of the city are equipped with upgraded lighting system as a part of preparation for the upcoming 13th Chinese National Games that will take place from August 27 to September 8. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)
