GUANGZHOU, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — This November, for the first time, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao have joined hands to host China’s premier multi-sport event, the 15th National Games. An estimated 6,000 athletes from the mainland are expected to compete in Hong Kong and Macao, while more than 3,000 from the two SARs are scheduled to travel to the mainland. The Games underscores enhanced cross-border mobility and closer ties. And it is believed to have the potential to further help connect resources and inject new possibilities into the Greater Bay Area’s development.
This 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. (Xinhua/Li Xin)Cyclists compete across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the men’s road race of cycling road at China’s 15th National Games in south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)Cyclists compete across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the men’s road race of cycling road at China’s 15th National Games in south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)Cyclists compete across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the men’s road race of cycling road at China’s 15th National Games in south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Wong Wan Yiu is a renowned cyclist from Hong Kong. After retiring, she co-founded a bike park in Shenzhen with her partners to promote cycling. She noticed that more and more people from Hong Kong have joined her club since the cross-boundary coordination are getting closer.
Wong Wan Yiu walks by the sea in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Oct. 29, 2025.(Xinhua/Liang Xu)Wong Wan Yiu works at a bike park in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Oct. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)Wong Wan Yiu (R) talks with a coach at HOLE SHOT bike park in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Oct. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows Wong Wan Yiu riding by the sea in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows Wong Wan Yiu riding by the sea in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows Wong Wan Yiu riding by the sea in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
Tong Siu Man from Hong Kong, a former outstanding athlete of Hong Kong rowing team, and Chu Ming Kun from Macao, a participant of China’s 15th National Games, are two rowing coaches living in Guangdong. By the banks of the Tianmu River, they co-founded a rowing club with other partners. For years of promoting works, this niche sport has gained more attention among youth in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. They have successful held rowing invitational competitions for four times, which have attracted teams from Yale University, the University of Cambridge and so on. By this green river, they will keep telling the story of youth connection and shared growth in sports in the Greater Bay Area.
An aerial drone photo taken on June 21, 2025 shows Tong Siu Man (front) and Chu Ming Kun rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)Trainees from Macao University of Science and Technology exercise rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Ennan)Chu Ming Kun (C) talks with trainees after training in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Ennan)Chu Ming Kun of Macao reacts after men’s lightweight single sculls of rowing in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Ennan)Trainees exercise rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Ennan)Trainees from Macao University of Science and Technology exercise rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)Tong Siu Man instructs trainees during a training in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)Trainees exercise rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)Tong Siu Man (R) instructs a trainee in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Ennan)Trainees exercise rowing on the Tianmu River in Hengqin, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)■
