An athlete hugs RongRong, mascot for the National Youth Games at a birthday party in Fuzhou, Fujian province, Oct 25. The National Youth Games is the largest sports event Fujian has ever held. From Oct 18 to Oct 27, more than 7,900 athletes aged 13 to 21 from 81 cities will compete in 305 events. [Photo/Xinhua] 

Zhang Deshun (front) waves to the crowds after winning the women’s 10000m final at the first National Youth Games in Fuzhou, Fujian province, Oct 25. Zhang clocked a time of 32:58.17. The National Youth Games is the largest sports event Fujian has ever held. From Oct 18 to Oct 27, more than 7,900 athletes aged 13 to 21 from 81 cities will compete in 305 events. [Photo/Xinhua]