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Equestrian events of China's 12th Ethnic Games kicks off(1/5)

2024-07-09 09:59:08 Ecns.cn Editor :Mo Honge

Riders perform an equestrian traditional sport "girl chasing" at the opening ceremony of the equestrian events of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China in Zhaosu, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 8, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/La Xiaofei)

The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China began its equestrian events on Monday.

The equestrian events featured the largest number of participating teams ever, with 229 athletes from 12 delegations. It will run through July 13.

The competition includes both contest and exhibition events.

The contest events feature traditional ethnic horse racing, horseback archery, hada snatching and individual biathlon.

Exhibition categories are divided into competitive, technical and comprehensive performances.

A rider performs at the opening ceremony of the equestrian events of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China in Zhaosu, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 8, 2024. The equestrian events will run through July 13. (Photo: China News Service/La Xiaofei)

Riders perform at the opening ceremony of the equestrian events of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China in Zhaosu, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 8, 2024. The equestrian events will run through July 13. (Photo: China News Service/La Xiaofei)