Sixth Chinese Farmer's Olympics
2008-10-29 03:29:23 GMT2008-10-29 11:29:23 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
A woman athlete competes in the seedling toss event during the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war. [Xinhua]
A competitor performs in the Martial Arts competition during the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war. [Xinhua]
Participants react after they pass the finish line at the dragon boat competition during the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war. [Xinhua]
Two athletes compete in the Chinese-style wrestling during the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war. [Xinhua]
Stewardesses in traditional local costumes are seen during an award ceremony of the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war. [Xinhua]
A woman athlete competes in the seedling toss event during the Sixth National Farmer's Games in Quanzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 28, 2008. Around 3,500 rural residents from around the country will compete in sports ranging from the more traditional basketball and athletics to tailored ones such as tyre-pushing and tug-of-war.
