Innovations in the National Games are poised to benefit the country's sports development at both elite and grassroots levels.

The 13th Chinese National Games will kick off at Tianjin's Olympic Center Stadium on Sunday with the expectation that reforms and sustainability will boost the athletic performance of professionals and the sports participation of the public.

The National Games are the highest-level multisport meeting in China that take place every four years. The Tianjin games have attracted 10,217 athletes from 38 provincial delegations to compete in 33 sports through Sept 8.