Smart, cultural and accessible venue upgrades for 15th National Games

As the 15th National Games enters its 200-day countdown, the renovation of Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center, a core venue for the event, has achieved key milestones ahead of schedule. Parallel upgrades have been completed at Guangzhou Clay Pigeon Training Center and Guangzhou Disabled Persons Sports Center, marking a comprehensive transformation of competition facilities.

Tianhe Sports Center will become a vibrant hub connecting citizens' daily lives.

Originally built in 1984, Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center hosted multiple events, including the 6th National Games, 9th National Games, and Asian Games, cementing its status as a national sports icon. As China's first self-designed comprehensive sports center, it pioneered the integrated construction of stadiums, gymnasiums, and aquatic centers.

The outdoor activity space of Tianhe Sports Center has been further expanded.

Under the guidance of its original architect, Guo Mingzhuo, the renovation harmonizes historical preservation with modern elements. The restored south gate tower now features floor mosaics that incorporate elements of the Pearl River and the Greater Bay Area. Idle spaces have been converted into public fitness zones, while a new "pocket park" replaces perimeter walls with open greenery. Prioritizing sustainability, the project reused temporary structures and leased equipment while implementing barrier-free designs. Post-upgrade, the venue will host multiple events and stage the Paralympic Games opening ceremony.

The stands of the Guangzhou Clay Pigeon Training Center have been significantly expanded.

The new clay pigeon thrower is safer to use.

After an eight-month overhaul retaining original structures, Guangzhou Clay Pigeon Training Center, covering 60,000 square meters, now boasts an AR shooting interactive system, Olympic-grade voice-controlled clay pigeon throwers and an automated ammunition handling system. The upgrade emphasizes sustainability, utilizing natural lighting and ventilation while preserving 70% of the original structural components. Expanded seating (639 capacity) and AR experience rooms now enable greater public accessibility.

The Guangzhou Disabled Persons Sports Center will undertake diverse functions.

The Guangzhou Disabled Persons Sports Center has completed its 234-day renovation, encompassing four buildings spanning 26,682 square meters. The project upgraded barrier-free facilities, refurbished functional spaces, and installed specialized equipment. Having passed official inspections as the competition venue for goalball and floor curling, the center will continue serving as a para-sports training base while expanding its role to host cultural performances, rehabilitation interactions, and inclusive community activities, benefiting both athletic events and public engagement.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

智慧+人文+无障碍 十五运会场馆360度升级

十五运会开幕进入倒计时200天，作为此次盛会的核心场馆之一，广州天河体育中心改造提升工程已于近期提前完成重要节点目标。广州飞碟训练中心和广州市残疾人体育运动中心等十五运会赛事场馆也已分别完成升级改造。

天河体育中心始建于1984年，承办了六运会、九运会和亚运会等重要赛事，是广州乃至全国的重要体育符号。天体也是首个由中国人自行设计建造的综合性体育中心，开创了同时建成体育场、体育馆、游泳馆三大场馆的先河。

此次改造由原设计师郭明卓领衔，在延续历史风貌基础上融入时代元素。南广场门楼复原设计，地面拼花融入珠江与大湾区元素；闲置区域改造成全民健身空间，户外球场升级；新增“街角公园”，拆围透绿。改造坚持节俭办赛，优先租赁设备、复用临时构架，并开展无障碍专项设计。升级后的天体将承担多项赛事，还作为残特奥会开幕式场馆。

广州飞碟训练中心历经8个月改造，在保留原有形态基础上，对近6万平方米空间升级。场馆引入AR射击互动系统，配备专业声控抛靶机，枪弹库实现自动化管理。同时坚持绿色低碳，利用自然采光通风，保留70%原结构构件。改造后观众席扩容至639座，新增AR体验室，推动场馆向全民共享转型。

广州市残疾人体育运动中心历时234天完成改造，涵盖四栋建筑，总面积26682平方米。项目升级无障碍设施、翻新功能用房、配置专业设备。作为盲人门球与旱地冰壶项目承办地，场馆已通过验收交付，未来将继续作为残疾人体育训练基地，还将承载文艺演出、康复互动、融合交流等多元功能，既服务赛事，也惠及市民。

文 | 记者 郝浩宇 陈旭泽

图 | 记者 钟振彬 林清石 柳诚

翻译 | 钟佳

审校 | 杨钧雅