Closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games held in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong
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Flags are raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the Chinese national flag at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Ma Long of Beijing is seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
A cake for China’s 15th National Games is seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
People pose during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Delegations and mascots are seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the Chinese national flag at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Flags are raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Athletes and mascots parade during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Members of the delegations parade during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
A mascot is seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Mascots interact with members of delegations during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Mascots interact with members of delegations during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the extinguished cauldron during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
The National Games Flag handover ceremony is seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the extinguished cauldron during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Flags are raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the cauldron extinguishing ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Mascots interact with members of delegations during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Flags are raised during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
(251121) — GUANGZHOU, Nov. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) — Photo taken on Nov.21, 2025 shows the extinguished cauldron in Guangzhou during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games held in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Wang Xinyu (C) of Guangdong, Lee Sze Wing (L) of Hong Kong and Kuok Kin Hang of Macao attend the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Wang Xinyu (C) of Guangdong, Lee Sze Wing (L) of Hong Kong and Kuok Kin Hang of Macao attend the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Wang Xinyu (C) of Guangdong, Lee Sze Wing (L) of Hong Kong and Kuok Kin Hang of Macao attend the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Wang Xinyu (C) of Guangdong, Lee Sze Wing (L) of Hong Kong and Kuok Kin Hang of Macao attend the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Children perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Children perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
An artist performs during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Children perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Mascots interact with members of delegations during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
Children perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
The flag handover ceremony is seen during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. The closing ceremony of the Games was held at the Happy Theater in Shenzhen’s Bao’an District. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2025. The closing ceremony of the Games was held at the Happy Theater in Shenzhen’s Bao’an District. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
