Equestrian competition concludes in Hohhot

Participants compete in an equestrian competition held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 26. [Photo/saibeinews]

An equestrian competition held as part of the Inner Mongolia 14th Sports Meeting concluded on July 26 in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

The four-day event, which began on July 25, attracted 84 participants from nine cities and leagues in Inner Mongolia. 

According to the local government, it is the first time that an equestrian competition has been included in the regional sports meeting.

The equestrian team from Hinggan League topped the 3,200m and 1,000m speed horse races of the competition. And the Hohhot team won the gold medal for the 2,000m race.

A jockey clears a hurdle during the competition, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 26. [Photo/saibeinews]