Regional horse racing kicks off in North China's Inner Mongolia

The 2020 Inner Mongolia Horse Racing kicked off on Saturday in Xilinhot city, Xilingol League, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

A total of more than 1,000 participants will compete in 11 events including show jumping, speed horse races, polo matches, endurance horseback riding and others, a local sports official said.

All the events, held every weekend lasting from August to early October, will be broadcast online and on TV.

Meanwhile, organizers will host a series of cultural tourism activities during the events.