Three winners of previous national bodybuilding and fitness contests show off their medals during the 2018 CBBA National Bodybuilding and Fitness Open (Hohhot Station) in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 14. [Photo/nmgnews]

The 2018 CBBA National Bodybuilding and Fitness Open (Hohhot Station) commenced at the International Convention Center in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on July 14.

Hosted by the Chinese Bodybuilding Association (CBBA) and Hohhot government, the national competition attracted more than 300 participants from 38 cities across the country.

The competition was divided into categories such as bikini fitness, classic bodybuilding, and body fitness.

The show involved more than 40 previous champions of national bodybuilding and fitness competitions.

The two-day event is part of the 19th Zhaojun Culture Festival, which is set to close at the end of September.

Female participants compete at the event, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 14. [Photo/nmgnews]