The Games were originally awarded to Beijing in 2015, with China as the host nation. The Games had been rescheduled due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, and there were strict health protocols in place during the event to ensure the safety of athletes and officials.

Despite the pandemic, the Games proceeded without major disruptions and were a notable achievement for China, though they were held under a "closed-loop" system to minimize risks of COVID-19 exposure.