2021 National Games of China
The 14th National Games of China (中华人民共和国第十四届运动会), commonly known as Shaanxi 2021 (陕西2021), was a multi-sports event held throughout Shaanxi from September 15 to 27, 2021 (though some events will be taking place before the games officially start). It is projected that the Games will attract around 20,000 athletes who will compete in 409 events in 35 sports. This will be the first event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14th National Games will be one of the first major multi-sport events to allow spectators, which have to provide test certificates  within 72 hours prior to entering any venues. Bidding process. In September 2015, the General Administration of Sport of China officially issued the notice of bid for the 14th National Games. On October 19, the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government formally submitted the bidding materials to the General Administration of Sports. They were left uncontested and thus Shaanxi was confirmed to be the host on January 4, 2016. Venues. Many venues as well as public infrastructure were updated in preparation for the Games. The Games. Sports. The program will be nearly identical to that of the 2020 Summer Olympics since  the events will occur in close proximity to each other. Breaking and Wushu are the only sport that will be added to the program. Medal record. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Wang Shun from the Zhejiang province won a total of 6 gold medals in this games, bringing his total National Games gold medals tally to 15, surpassing the previous record of 12 gold medals won by Sun Yang.