The opening ceremony of the 10th Minority Traditional Sports Games of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region was held in Ulaanqab on Saturday. [Photo by Guo Xiaoyan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 10th Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of Inner Mongolia kicked off in Ulaanqab on Saturday, attracting spectators to witness competitions and experience the charm of traditional ethnic sports.

The Games, set to run for six days, will conclude on July 13. Athletes will compete in 15 events, including wrestling, horse racing and camel racing, as well as participate in four exhibition events, including setting up Mongolian yurts and playing camel polo.

The Games are hosted by the regional government and organized by the government of Ulaanqab.

Martial arts are part of the 10th Minority Traditional Sports Games of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which opened in Ulaanqab on Saturday. [Photo by Tang Xuanbo/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Chess competition at the 10th Minority Traditional Sports Games of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Wang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The Mongolian yurt competition is one of the traditional games. [Photo by Liu Zhishuai/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Shooting competition. [Photo by Tang Xuanbo/For chinadaily.com.cn]