Core Insights - The 15th National Games showcased the emergence of young athletes and new sports, highlighting the dynamic evolution of Chinese sports [1][4][6] New Forces - Zhang Zhanshuo, an 18-year-old swimmer from Shandong, won 5 gold medals and set a world youth record in three freestyle events [1] - Young athletes like 13-year-old Yu Zidi and 15-year-old Lü Qinyao also broke records, with Yu setting a new Asian record in the women's 200m individual medley [1] - In athletics, Chen Yuxi, nicknamed "Little Sister," won the women's 100m gold and set an Asian youth record at just 11.10 seconds [1] - The shooting events saw impressive performances from young competitors, including 15-year-old Du Yuchen, who set new Asian records in the mixed team event [1] New Projects - The 15th National Games aligned with the Olympic framework, featuring 34 major events and 419 sub-events, with new additions in swimming, coastal rowing, golf, modern pentathlon, athletics, archery, and shooting [4][5] - New swimming events included men's and women's 50m backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, with notable performances from veterans like Zhang Yufei and Xu Jiayu [4][5] - The first mixed 4x100m relay champion in athletics was crowned, with a time of 40.37 seconds, ranking second in the world for the season [5] New Changes - Youth competitions were introduced in major sports, including table tennis, badminton, and gymnastics, to strengthen the foundation of sports talent in China [6] - The National Games adapted to new Olympic rules, such as the change in rowing race length from 2000m to 1500m, requiring athletes to adjust their strategies [6] - The emergence of athletes trained in social clubs, like 15-year-old Zou Tianyi, reflects a diversified training model that provides more pathways for youth to achieve their sports dreams [6]