2. The 2nd People's Republic of China (PRC) Youth Games, referred to as "the 2nd National Youth Games" and "the 2nd Youth Games" for short, is a national comprehensive sports meeting sponsored by the State Sports General Administration of People's Republic of China (PRC) and undertaken by the Shanxi Provincial People's Government. The opening ceremony of the 2nd National Youth Games was held in the Red Lantern Stadium of Shanxi Sports Center on August 8th, 20 19, and the closing ceremony was held in the Gymnasium of Shanxi Sports Center on August 8th, 20 19.