Provincial martial arts competition unveiled in Qingzhen

There are a total of six categories of sports events in the competition, which can be further sub-divided into 140 types. [Photo/gzqz.gov.cn]

The third Guizhou Provincial Martial Arts Competition began on June 18 in Qingzhen city, Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province. Nearly 800 martial artists of 51 teams from all parts of the province participated in the event.

A martial arts performer wears a long-sleeved costume. [Photo/gzqz.gov.cn]

Guizhou leaders in charge of rural vitalization and sports, representatives of the Guiyang martial arts association, and senior officials of the Qingzhen government were present at the competition's opening ceremony.

Qingzhen also held a martial arts fair for the first time, featuring renowned domestic martial arts facility manufacturers, the competition's sponsors, and local sports clubs.

Qingzhen has also been ramping up efforts to strengthen its infrastructure deployment, with stadiums offering more functions than before. The city now boasts more than 80,000 residents partaking in martial arts, and frequently holds martial arts shows and contests to improve locals' health. The city has received many honorary titles, including domestic town of martial arts.

The aforementioned competition has been held twice in Qingzhen since 2019.

Participants practice tai chi on stage. [Photo/gzqz.gov.cn]