15th National Games to enter 200-day countdown with venue renovation

摘要：Formerly the centerpiece for the Ninth National Games (2001) and the 2010 Asian Games, the Guangdong Olympic Sports Centeris renow

The 15th National Games will reach the 200‑day countdown on April 23rd. Our reporters recently visited the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center, Guangzhou Gymnasium and Guangzhou University Town stadium to explore the renovation highlights of the Games venues.

Formerly the centerpiece for the Ninth National Games (2001) and the 2010 Asian Games, the Guangdong Olympic Sports Centeris renowned as a landmark of sports in Guangzhou. According to Luo Jianhe, chief designer of the stadium's upgrade project, renewable energy is being harnessed through photovoltaic systems installed on its roof and cantilevered walkways. This initiative will reduce annual carbon emissions by 191 metric tons, while low-carbon building materials cut construction-related emissions by over 30%.

During renovations, the stadium preserved its iconic features, including the ribbon-shaped canopy (symbolizing fluttering ribbons), petal-shaped grandstands (symbolizing kapok flowers, city flower of Guangzhou, in full bloom), horizontal eaves (symbolizing surging waves of the Greater Bay Area), and plaza landscapes (symbolizing the graceful movements of the Pearl River). The seating's color scheme now reflects the cultural essence of the Greater Bay Area.

For sustainable post-Games use, the stadium's second floor will fully open to the public, converting former single-purpose indoor spaces into open fitness areas. Outdoor plazas feature extensive shaded greenery and facilities, with lawn coverage reaching 40,000 square meters, a tangible step toward China's "dual carbon" goals.

The Guangzhou Gymnasium has reopened after 256 days of upgrades, with smart systems significantly enhancing spectator experiences. Yang Chunming, Chief Engineer of Hengsheng Group's First Branch, detailed that the 3D visual turnstiles at entrances complete identity verification in 0.3 seconds, and their Bluetooth-based AR navigation pushes optimal routes to phones without internet. This technology has been fully implemented across Guangzhou's main venues. After the Games, the "Smart Gym Pods" system will be launched to offer technological fitness service appointments such as VR training and AI posture assessments, leveraging the long-term benefits of the smart venues.

During China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games, Guangzhou Gymnasium will host wheelchair basketball with upgraded accessibility. Hall1 features four wheelchair viewing areas (50 seats). Tactile pavingis seamlessly linked to sidewalks and the ramps are held to a maximum 1:12 gradient. Apart from that, an induction loop systemto assisthearing covers 90 percent of seats, and photoluminescent guidance strips are visible up to eight meters at night.

Originally a venue for men's football and rugby at the 2010 Asian Games, the Guangzhou University Town Stadium will host the U‑16 WomenNational Championship and the Para Cross‑Country Roller Skiing events. Lin Zhengxiu, manager of the Fourth Branch of Guangzhou Xie'an Construction Engineering, notes thatto improve the viewing experience, the venue has introduced advanced technologies to build a smart sports center. The AR real-time navigation enables "full venue access via smartphone".

The design also weaves Lingnan cultural elements and natural landscapes into the architecture. Nestled beside the University Town Central Lake Park and adjacent hills, the stadium incorporates Lingnan ink‑wash aesthetics into both architecture and outdoor gardens to make full use of the natural space, creating a low-carbon modern sports complex with Guangdong features.

Source: Lingnan On the Cloud

十五运会倒计时200天在即，场馆华丽焕新

十五运会将于4月23日迎来倒计时200天的重要节点。记者探访广东奥林匹克体育中心、广州体育馆、广州大学城体育中心体育场，揭秘十五运会场馆的改造亮点。

广东奥体中心体育场曾举办九运会、亚运会等大型赛事，是广州的体育城市地标。据广东奥林匹克体育中心升级改造项目设计总负责人罗建河介绍，场馆利用屋面和外挑走道等设置，通过太阳能光伏系统，为项目提供可再生能源，每年可减少191吨碳排放，低碳建材使用使项目降低30%以上的建材碳排放。

此次升级改造中，奥体中心保留了飘带罩棚屋面形成“飘带飞扬”、花瓣状看台形成“木棉盛放”、水平挑檐形成“湾区浪涌”、广场景观形成“珠水婉转”，同时内场座椅通过特殊配色体现大湾区气韵。

在场馆可持续利用方面，体育场二层将完全开放，将原二层功能单一的大型室内空间改造为开放式全民健身活动空间；室外广场辅以大量的林荫及户外设施，广场绿地面积将达4万平方米，这也是推动实现“双碳”的生动实践。

广州体育馆历经256天改造后焕新亮相，智慧系统大大提升了观赛体验。据项目方恒盛集团第一分公司总工程师杨春明介绍，场馆入口的3D视觉闸机可在0.3秒内完成人证核验，蓝牙模式的AR导航系统可在无网络的情况下实时推送最优路径至观众手机，目前该项技术在广州赛区主要场馆已实现全覆盖。赛后，场馆还将上线“智慧健身舱”系统，市民可预约VR训练、AI体态评估等科技健身服务，共享智慧场馆的长效价值。