13th national student rhythmic gymnastics and aerobics championship commences at Chun'an county stadium in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 24.

A team from Yunnan University recently won golds at folk dance and folk fitness events at the 13th national college fitness and vigor competition, also known as China national student rhythmic gymnastics and aerobics championship, at Chun'an county stadium in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

The championship started on Nov 24 with approximately 2,000 athletes from more than 110 colleges and universities across the country competing in 303 events of 24 categories.

Yunnan University rhythmic gymnastics and aerobics competitors and their instructors take a group photo after the event.

This is the first time for YNU to join the competition. It sent a cheerleader team consisting of six members to compete in three events after two months of intensified training, eventually leading to two golds for the team, showing the university's strength in sports and fitness.

With the backing of the Federation of University Sports of China (FUSC), the 13th competition is hosted by the Chinese Students Association of Rhythmic Gymnastics and Aerobics and Chun'an county government.