NANNING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Gathering some 18,000 young players' athletic capabilities and aspirations for the future, China's first Student (Youth) Games opened in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023.
Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
Torch bearers Huang Yaqing (L) and Lan Xingyu jointly light up the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)
The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)
This photo shows a view of the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)
Torch bearers Lai Jiayi (L) and Yang Ning gesture during the torch relay of the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Torch bearers Nong Fengjuan (L) and Lai Jiayi gesture during the torch relay of the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Torch bearers Huang Yaqing (L) and Lan Xingyu react during the torch relay of the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Torch bearers Nie Shuangxi (L), Huang Yaqing (C) and Lan Xingyu relay the torch during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Torch bearers Yang Ning (L) and Nie Shuangxi relay the torch during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Jiang Ping takes the oath on behalf of judges during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Liu Lixia takes the oath on behalf of coaches during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Yao Huali takes the oath on behalf of athletes during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
The Chinese national flag is carried into the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Flags of delegations are carried to the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
The Chinese national flag is carried into the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)
Flags of delegations are carried to the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)
The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
Flags of delegations are seen during the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
This photo shows a view of the opening ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China in Nanning of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)
