The 9^th Nanning Minority Traditional Sports Games concluded on November 21 after five days’ competition. The closing ceremony & medals awarding was also held at 8 pm on the same day. Deputy Mayor Wen Shourong was present at the ceremony and awarded medals to winners. The host city Hengxian was honored with Special Contribution Award for successfully holding the sports games.

The 9^th Nanning Minority Traditional Sports Games exceeded previous games in the number of players and events, as well as in sport level and national features, which made a strong impression on all teams. During the sports games, players of different ethnic groups got together to demonstrate their best athletic skills and sportsmanship. Colorful performances given at the opening and closing ceremonies displayed various style and characteristics of different nationalities. Competitors learned from each other, exchanged experience and promoted friendship. The successfully held sports games showed that all ethnic groups in Nanning are closely united, striving to make progress.

The next Minority Traditional Sports Games will be held in Mashan County. Players of all ethnic groups are expecting to meet again four years later.