A competitor shows off his impressive BMX skills during an international extreme sports event held in Hohhot, in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 6. [Photo/people.cn]

An international extreme sports competition kicked off in Hohhot in Inner Mongolia autonomous region on July 6.

Over 100 extreme sports lovers from 17 countries and regions -- including China, the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Thailand, and Austria -- participated in the competition.

The event includes competitions for skateboarding, bicycle motocross (BMX) and free style inline skating.

In 2016, skate boarding and BMX were added into the Tokyo Olympics Games by the International Olympics Committee, helping promote the development of extreme sports across the country.

Awesome agility is on hand during an international extreme sports competition held in Hohhot in Inner Mongolia autonomous region on July 6. [Photo/people.cn]

Flying head over heels, an enthusiast tests his skills during an international extreme sports competition held in Hohhot in Inner Mongolia autonomous region on July 6. [Photo/people.cn]