The 15th National Games, a showcase of Chinese athletic prowess, will conclude Friday with a closing ceremony in Shenzhen that promises to be as innovative as the city itself, featuring a fleet of cutting-edge robots and a first-of-its-kind coastal stage.

If cities have sporting personalities, Shenzhen is staking its claim as the tech-savvy, ambitious innovator of the pack.

The Shenzhen government announced yesterday a temporary ban on all “Low, Slow, Small” (LSS) aircraft and airborne objects within city airspace from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. this Friday, coinciding with the closing ceremony of the 15th National Games.

As the 15th National Games unfold, a city-wide initiative is subtly reshaping the fabric of Shenzhen, with its efforts showcased along the scenic shoreline of Shenzhen Bay.