Artists perform during the opening ceremony at the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival 2026 at Gesar Racecourse in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2026. Featuring traditional equestrian contests, ethnic sports performances and trade fair, the event kicked off here on Monday, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

　　A rider performs horseback archery at the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival 2026 at Gesar Racecourse in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2026. Featuring traditional equestrian contests, ethnic sports performances and trade fair, the event kicked off here on Monday, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

　　Champion rider and horse competes during the invitational 12,000m walking race of famous horse at the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival 2026 at Gesar Racecourse in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2026. Featuring traditional equestrian contests, ethnic sports performances and trade fair, the event kicked off here on Monday, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)