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National Games of the People's Republic of China
The National Games of the People's Republic of China is generally known simply as the National Games. The National Games is a multi-sport event of the highest level and the largest scale in China. It is held every four years, usually in the year immediately before or after the Olympic Games. The programme is the same as the Olympic Games, except in martial arts. Its function is to discover and train new talents for the Olympic Games and to mobilize the enthusiasm of every province.
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Opening ceremony of the 12th National Games in Shenyang

31 August 2013 - The 12th National Games of the People's Republic of China opened at the Olympic Sports Center in Shenyang, Liaoning Province on 31 August 2013. Pictures show athletes marching in at the opening ceremony of the quadrennial Games.

The 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China

The 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China were held in Shandong Province from October 16 to 28, 2009. Held every four years, the National Games are China's highest level multi-sport event, and this was the fourth time that the HKSAR Government (HKSARG) has taken part. Sports celebrities, members of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) and related government officials served on the organising committee that prepared the HKSAR delegation to the Games. The Department provided secretariat support for all competition-related, administrative and logistics arrangements. The HKSARG sent about 230 athletes and 110 officials to the Games, the largest delegation ever to compete in the finals of 25 competition events. Our athletes won seven medals in the cycling, equestrian and triathlon events, including two gold, one silver and four bronze medals, the highest number Hong Kong has ever achieved at the Games.

Wenjiang holds national sitting volleyball games

The sitting volleyball competition in the 9th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 6th Special Olympics National Games of the People's Republic of China takes place in Wenjiang district in Chengdu on Sept 12-18. Some 18 teams from all across China participate in the sitting volleyball competition, including Sichuan men's and women's teams with a total of 24 players. The competition games start at the sports hall of the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine at 9:00 am every day. Those who are interested in watching the games can apply for entry tickets at local community committee.

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1 JINAN, East China, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- One year after the hosting of the exceptional Beijing Olympic Games, the 11th National Games, billed as China's mini-Olympics, opened amid a splendid ceremony here Friday evening.

2 The 12th National Game of the People’s Republic of China aka the National Games will be held in the northeastern province of Liaoning from August 31st to September 12th.

3 Torch Relay for the 11th National Games of the People’s Republic of China started at nine o’clock am on October 15, 2009.