The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is hosting the games and an estimated 13,000 athletes from more than 180 countries and regions will take part in the 12 - day event .
The games start on Aug 12 .
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is hosting the games , which start on Aug 12 , and an estimated 13,000 athletes from more than 180 countries and regions will take part in the 12 - day event .