Opening ceremony of National Games staged in Guangzhou

Photo taken on Nov 9, 2025 shows the general view of the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

Representatives of the referees during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

Members of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao delegations parade during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Chinese national flag is carried during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

The mascot is seen during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

Spectators cheer for the start of the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]