The closing ceremony for the 2nd National Youth Games takes place at Shanxi Sports Center in Taiyuan, in Shanxi province, on Aug 18. The organizers of the 2nd National Youth Games adjusted the rules for the tournament, dividing the competition into categories for school teams and professional clubs to promote the sport among teenagers. More than 12,000 athletes were attracted to the national event in Shanxi. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

Performances are staged at the closing ceremony of the 2nd National Youth Games in Taiyuan, in Shanxi province, on Aug 18. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]